The ocean covers about 70% of the earth’s surface and plays a crucial role in our daily lives. They produce over half of the oxygen we breathe, absorb carbon dioxide, and support an incredible biodiversity. However, our seas face serious threats due to climate change, pollution, and overfishing.

Marine conservation is a vital effort to protect and preserve marine ecosystems and biodiversity. It involves actions to prevent the loss of species, habitats, and ecosystems in the ocean. It also includes measures to restore damaged marine environments and revive populations of endangered marine species.

At GIS-Coastal Indonesia, we are deeply committed to marine conservation. We believe that every small step counts and can lead to significant positive changes. We strive to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation, conduct research to understand the challenges better, and implement projects to protect and restore marine ecosystems.

We invite everyone to join us in this commitment. Whether it’s reducing your use of plastic, participating in beach clean-ups, or supporting policies that protect the ocean, every action matters. Together, we can ensure a healthy and thriving ocean for future generations. Let’s start this month with a renewed commitment to marine conservation. Because the ocean takes care of us, let’s return the favour.