Celebrating and Protecting Our Oceans For World Ocean Day
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The ocean covers 71% of our planet’s surface. A healthy ocean means a healthy planet, and protecting the health and biodiversity of our waters is a vital part of addressing the climate crisis. This year, World Ocean Day is rallying support for 30x30, a pledge to protect at least 30% of our planet’s land, waters, and ocean by the year 2030. As of today, only 17% of land and 8% of the ocean is protected.
The ocean has also long been a source of inspiration for creativity. “For as long as I can remember, the ocean has always fascinated me,” shares photographer Matthieu Walch. Growing up on Reunion Island, the ocean was a big part of his childhood, and he spent his days surfing, diving, and later free diving.
“What got me into underwater photography at the beginning was that I wanted to take back visual memories from my dives,” shares Matt. His time in the water has given him a deeper understanding and awareness of the delicate nature of the ocean: “When you get so obsessed with the underwater world, you can’t help but feel how fragile these ecosystems are, and you naturally want to protect them.”
