Marine Life Conservation | Aquatints

Marine life conservation, also known as ocean conservation, is the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas through planned management in order to prevent the over-exploitation of these marine resources. This discipline has developed as a response to biological issues such as extinction and marine habitats change, and relies on a combination of scientific principles derived from marine biology, ecology, oceanography, and fisheries science. With the help of organizations like the [[world-wildlife-fund|World Wildlife Fund]] and [[ocean-conservancy|Ocean Conservancy]], marine conservationists work to limit human-caused damage to marine ecosystems, restore damaged ecosystems, and preserve vulnerable species and ecosystems of the marine life. The importance of marine conservation cannot be overstated, as it is estimated that over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans, and these ecosystems provide half of the oxygen we breathe. According to the [[international-union-for-conservation-of-nature|International Union for Conservation of Nature]], the world's oceans are home to a vast array of species. For example, the work of [[jacques-cousteau|Jacques Cousteau]] and the [[cousteau-society|Cousteau Society]] has helped to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation and the need to protect marine ecosystems.