Five Major Threats to the World's Oceans

The world's oceans face a multitude of threats, impacting marine life and human health. CGTN Europe's recent video highlights five key concerns: climate change, plastic pollution, chemical pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction. Climate change, for example, leads to rising sea temperatures causing coral bleaching and shifts in marine species distribution. The video also points out that more than 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans annually, harming marine life through ingestion and entanglement. Chemical pollution from industrial and agricultural runoff, untreated sewage, and oil spills further damage marine ecosystems and contaminate seafood, posing long-term health risks to humans. Overfishing depletes fish populations and disrupts marine ecosystems, while coastal development destroys crucial habitats. The video concludes by asking what steps can be taken to address these issues, underscoring the urgent need for global action to protect our oceans.