World Oceans Day

VRIKSH Presents
World Oceans Day

Vriksh Club at VIT is proud to present World Oceans Day, a global event
dedicated to honoring, protecting, and conserving the world's oceans. This day
serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to preserve marine
ecosystems for future generations.
About Vriksh Club
1 Welcome to Vriksh 2 Get Involved 3 Join Our Community

Club
Follow us for updates Be a part of our
Vriksh Club at VIT is on our initiatives and community of eco-
dedicated to join us in making a conscious individuals
environmental positive impact. Get making a difference.
conservation and involved through Help us create a more
sustainability. Our volunteer opportunities, sustainable campus and
mission is to shape a events, and workshops. beyond. Together, we
greener future through Together, let's nurture can make a lasting
tree planting, nature at VIT Vellore. impact on the
conservation projects, environment.
and education.
Significance of World Oceans Day
Honoring the Oceans Collective Responsibility

World Ocean Day, celebrated on June 8th, is This day serves as a reminder of our
a global event dedicated to honoring, collective responsibility to protect and
protecting, and conserving the world's sustainably manage our oceans for future
oceans. It raises awareness about the crucial generations. It's a call to action for
role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth individuals, communities, and nations to
and highlights the importance of taking come together and safeguard the health and
action to preserve marine ecosystems. vitality of our oceans.
The Vital Role of Oceans: Earth's Lifeline
Crucial for Life Regulating the Climate Economic and Cultural
Significance
Oceans cover over 70% of Oceans absorb and store
the Earth's surface, serving as massive amounts of carbon Oceans support countless
the planet's life support dioxide, playing a crucial industries, including fishing,
system. They are teeming role in regulating the Earth's shipping, tourism, and
with life, hosting an climate. Phytoplankton found pharmaceuticals, contributing
incredible diversity of marine in oceans also produce over significantly to the global
species, from microscopic half of the world's oxygen economy. They also hold
organisms to majestic through photosynthesis. immense cultural and
whales. spiritual value for coastal
communities worldwide,
shaping traditions,
livelihoods, and identities.
Threats to Oceans
Ocean Pollution
1
Millions of tons of plastic enter oceans annually, harming marine life and ecosystems.
Overfishing
2
Unsustainable fishing practices have depleted fish stocks and disrupted marine
ecosystems.
Climate Change
3
Unsustainable fishing practices have depleted fish stocks and disrupted marine
ecosystems
Coral Bleaching
4
Warming waters induce coral bleaching events, endangering vital reef ecosystems
worldwide.
Ocean Pollution and Overfishing
Ocean Pollution Overfishing

Millions of tons of plastic enter oceans annually, Unsustainable fishing practices have depleted
harming marine life and ecosystems. fish stocks and disrupted marine ecosystems.
Coral Bleaching and Plastic Waste
Coral Bleaching Plastic Waste

Warming waters induce coral bleaching events, Millions of tons of plastic enter oceans annually,
endangering vital reef ecosystems worldwide. harming marine life and ecosystems.
Marine Biodiversity
A Diverse Underwater World
Fish Whales
Vibrant tropical fish in coral reefs and deep- Majestic giants of the sea, whales captivate with
sea dwellers in the abyss, fish species display their immense size, complex social structures, and
an array of colors, shapes, and behaviors. breathtaking acrobatics.
Marine Life
Dolphins Turtles Sharks

Known for their intelligence Ancient mariners of the ocean, Apex predators of the marine
and playful nature, dolphins turtles embody grace as they world, sharks command
enchant with their sleek bodies navigate vast distances across respect with their sleek bodies,
and remarkable agility. oceans, from nesting beaches razor-sharp teeth, and vital role
to foraging grounds. in maintaining ocean
ecosystems.
Conservation Strategies for Marine Ecosystems
1 Marine Protected 2 Sustainable Fishing 3 Reducing Plastic

Areas (MPAs) Practices Usage
Establishing MPAs Implementing Initiatives to reduce
helps preserve critical regulations and plastic consumption,
habitats, safeguarding technologies to promote recycling, and
marine biodiversity and promote sustainable clean up marine debris
promoting ecosystem fishing methods are essential for
resilience. reduces overfishing and mitigating ocean
protects fish pollution and protecting
populations and marine marine life.
ecosystems.
These conservation efforts require collaboration among governments, industries, and communities to
ensure the long-term health and sustainability of our oceans.
"Let's unite in a powerful commitment to
safeguard our oceans. Every action, big or
small, makes a difference. Together, we
can protect marine ecosystems for
generations to come. Join the movement
for a healthier, more sustainable planet.
The time to act is now."
THANK
YOU
Resources
National Geographic World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Marine Conservation: Our Work in the Oceans:
[nationalgeographic.com/environment/ocea [worldwildlife.org/initiatives/oceans]
ns/]
Ocean Conservancy
Protecting the Ocean from Today's Greatest Global Challenges: [oceanconservancy.org]

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VRIKSH Presents

World Oceans Day

1 Welcome to Vriksh 2 Get Involved 3 Join Our Community

Honoring the Oceans Collective Responsibility

Ocean Pollution Overfishing

Coral Bleaching Plastic Waste

Dolphins Turtles Sharks

1 Marine Protected 2 Sustainable Fishing 3 Reducing Plastic

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