Oceans cover around 70 percent of the planet and play a crucial role in the global ecosystem: They cool the planet, harbor enormous biological diversity and make an important contribution to food security. But the situation of our oceans is becoming increasingly serious. Climate change, overfishing and plastic waste threaten their natural balance, with potentially serious consequences. This infographic gives an overview of the situation of our oceans and what threatens them.

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