Kochi, June 7 -- Ocean biodiversity is under threat but there is still reason for optimism if we act now to save it for the future, according to a new survey carried out by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ahead of World Oceans Day and the United Nations Ocean Conference from June 9 to 13.
The findings analysed by global insights and advisory consultancy GlobeScan showed over two-thirds of the almost 60 leading ocean experts consulted thought climate change was the greatest threat to ocean health and biodiversity, but overfishing and changes to habitats also ranked high in terms of the impact they are having.
Despite worries about threats facing the ocean, almost half (45%) were optimistic, pointing to advances in science and policy a...