Regenerating the oceans by 2050 is possible, but we have to act now. This is the conclusion of a major scientific study.
Here's what we can do to save marine life before it's too late.
Here's what we can do to save marine life before it's too late.
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00:00In our review, we conclude that substantial rebuilding across many components of marine
00:21life by 2050, it's possible even though it's a grand challenge, but it's an achievable
00:28one for both science and society.
01:28We have not yet reached a tipping point beyond which recovery is hopeless, and we have sadly
01:53lost about 20 marine species, but this is very little compared to the thousands of extinctions
02:00that we have suffered on land.
02:24And all of these actions need to be deployed simultaneously.
02:31In particular, if we don't take quick action at a level of ambition that will be sufficient
02:39to mitigate climate change, the progress that we will make through the other actions will
02:44be wasted.
02:53Meeting the challenge of substantially rebuilding marine life would be a historical milestone
03:17for humanity's quest to achieve a globally sustainable future.