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Ocean planet in decline Open this link in a new window
An overview of issues relating to the health of oceans and coastal areas.
People & the Planet

Ocean Threats Open this link in a new window
Oceana

Oceans - An Overview Open this link in a new window
Greenpeace International

Pressures on Marine Biodiversity Open this link in a new window
Overview of major factors leading to the loss of marine biodiversity.
World Resources Institute

The Crisis in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Open this link in a new window
We are in the midst of a global marine crisis. Earth's coastal and marine resources, and the ecosystems upon which they depend, are showing signs of collapse.
World Resources Institute


Key Websites & Resources

A Sea of Troubles: In the International Year of the Ocean, Are We Reaching the Limits? Open this link in a new window
Kieran Mulvaney, E Magazine

People & the Planet - Coasts and Oceans Open this link in a new window
Overview information, articles, links and resources on coasts and oceans.

Report on the World's Oceans Open this link in a new window
A review of the many threats facing the world's oceans and seas today.
Greenpeace

SeaWeb Open this link in a new window
A multimedia public education project designed to raise awareness of the world ocean and the life within it. Aims to provide information and opinion from a broad spectrum of sources.