ROME, Feb 14 (IPS) – The ocean covers more than 70 percent of our planet. There is no question it is critical for our health and well-being. It provides half the earth’s oxygen supply and every organism in existence depends on it to survive.
Read the full story, “ONE OCEAN SUMMIT An Opportunity For Blue Transformation”, on globalissues.org →
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