Kuala Lampur, March 5 -- Beneath the strong and robust waves, an ocean or a sea harbours a delicate ocean ecosystem. There lies a dazzling diversity of ocean life in equilibrium - nicely distributed in layers with an unseen boundary from the surface to the darkest depth of an ocean. A healthy ocean absorbs 25 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions and 90 per cent of excess heat and silently ensures the equilibrium of the atmosphere over land.

The hidden treasure and the serine blue beauty of the ocean or sea allure men to find pleasure and prosperity. Not surprisingly then, coastal and marine tourism, aquaculture (farmed fish), and shipping and ports continue to grow. That in turn helped to build the foundations of the Blue economy for eco...