Pakistan, June 14 -- The ocean is the greatest natural wonder our planet holds. It is more than just a body of water; it is the planet's lifeline, a source of food, oxygen, climate regulation, culture, and economic prosperity. The 2025 theme for World Oceans Day, "WONDER: SUSTAINING WHAT SUSTAINS US," invites us not only to celebrate the ocean's majesty but to reflect deeply on the responsibility that comes with benefiting from its immense bounty.

Oceans are among the most important natural resources known to humankind. They support countless life forms and provide invaluable ecosystems that are essential for human survival. Covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, oceans produce over half the world's oxygen and absorb about 30% of...