Tag #Ocean Protection

How does the practice of oil and gas exploration in the oceans contribute to broader environmental concerns, specifically in relation to climate change?

The detrimental effects of ocean oil and gas exploration extend beyond noise pollution; healthy oceans are crucial for absorbing climate change-related heat. The statement emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate action and ocean protection, arguing that ending fossil fuel production and seismic surveys is essential for both. Three European nations—France, Spain, and Portugal—have already banned such exploration.