1.
Climate regulation: Oceans absorb and store carbon dioxide, regulate
global temperature and produce oxygen that is essential for life on Earth.
2.
Food source: Oceans provide a significant source of protein for billions
of people worldwide, and they are responsible for more than 50% of the oxygen
we breathe.
3.
Economic value: Shipping, leisure activities, tourism, and energy production
are some of the major economic benefits provided by oceans.
4.
Biodiversity: Oceans are home to a tremendous variety of species, with many
of them yet to be discovered and studied.
5.
Natural disaster mitigation: Coastal regions, particularly those with mangrove
swamps and coral reefs, are protected from the impacts of natural disasters
such as floods, cyclones and storm surges.
Thus the oceans play a vital role in sustaining
human life and the health of the planet.
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