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Why Is the Ocean So Important to Us
at 4:58
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With every drop we drink, every breath we take, we are connected to the sea no matter where we live. Most of the oxygen in the atmosphere is generated by the sea. Over time, most of the planets’ organic carbon has been absorbed and stored there. The ocean drives weather, stabilizes temperature, shapes earth’s chemistry, and much more.
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- My wish: Protect our oceans | Sylvia Earle
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