Sustainability

Oceans under threat, warn scientists

2025-06-09T13:10:00

Fishing boat

Source: MSC

In a stark warning ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference beginning on 9 June scientists from 19 countries, including India, have expressed deep concern over the growing threats to ocean biodiversity

The findings come from a new survey conducted by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), involving 58 leading ocean experts worldwide.

According to the survey, climate change tops the list of threats to ocean health, driving warming seas, rising levels and extreme weather. 

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