Mangroves are considered one of the most valuable ecosystems in the world as they have extremely high carbon storage and these ecosystems have a great capacity to take up and store carbon from the atmosphere.
The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean Decade and it will be in the spotlight during several major international summits this year to promote ocean health, including the UN Ocean Conference, which is set to open soon in Lisbon, Portugal.
The Florida Aquarium unveiled the Ocean Decade Exhibition, a traveling global art showcase that aims to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean.
The United Nations Focal Person on Ocean Literacy in Nigeria, Mrs Rita Inko-Taria, has emphasised the need to protect the ocean globally as the world marked the 2022 Ocean Day yesterday.