Marine Ecosystem Services

Marine ecosystem services are the benefits that healthy oceans and seas provide to humans and the planet. These include supporting food security through fishing, regulating climate by absorbing carbon dioxide, and maintaining water quality by filtering pollutants. They also offer recreational opportunities, protect coastlines from erosion through coral reefs and mangroves, and harbor biodiversity that contributes to medicine and scientific research. Protecting these ecosystems ensures their continued ability to sustain life, support economies, and maintain ecological balance, demonstrating their vital role in global health and human well-being.