ナショナルジオグラフィックのインスタグラム(natgeo) - 2月19日 21時46分

Photo by @BrianSkerry.
Happy #PresidentsDay: Former US President Barack Obama explores the waters off Midway Atoll on September 1st, 2016, days after he created the world's largest marine protected area by expanded the boundaries of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. The President went snorkeling here to see firsthand the valuable and fragile marine ecosystems in US waters. The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument was first designated by President George W. Bush.

Several national monuments designated by US presidents on land have been dramatically reduced in size by the current administration and marine national monuments are currently being reviewed for reduction in size or elimination.

Scientists have stated that in order to have a healthy ocean and a healthy planet, at least 40% of Earth’s oceans should be protected from damaging practices such as overfishing and mining. Currently only about 3% of the ocean is protected. Every other breath that humans take comes from the sea, as more than 50% of the oxygen needed for life is generated by the ocean. The creation of marine reserves has also been proven to help protect against the damaging effects of climate change. Conserving precious marine habitats then, is necessary for our own healthy future.

With only about 3% of oceans currently protected, we have a long way to go, but these conservation efforts are substantial steps of towards progress. Photographed on assignment for @ナショナルジオグラフィック.
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