June 8 - World Ocean Day - Ambiente e Boas Praticas

World Oceans Day was declared by the United Nations in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
Since that date, it has been celebrated annually in an informal manner. The date began to be officially observed on June 8, 2009.

Ocean waters cover 71% of the Earth's surface and play an extremely important role in regulating life on the planet.
The oceans are a source of food, employment and income for millions of people around the world. Activities related to fishing, maritime transport and coastal tourism constitute important economic pillars for many countries, including Angola, whose extensive coastline represents enormous potential for sustainable development.

However, plastic pollution, overfishing, climate change and the destruction of natural habitats put marine life at risk. Every year, tons of waste end up in the sea, affecting species such as turtles, birds and marine mammals. Rising water temperatures and ocean acidification also have serious consequences for ecosystems and for the communities that depend on them.
Protecting the oceans is not a task exclusive to environmental authorities. Small individual actions can make a difference, such as reducing the consumption of single-use plastics, participating in beach clean-up campaigns, choosing products from sustainable sources and promoting environmental education among younger generations.
Interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere influence the global climate. The oceans provide most of the oxygen we breathe, absorb carbon dioxide emissions and are economically important for countries that rely on tourism, fishing and other marine resources.

This date serves as an opportunity to raise global awareness about the current challenges faced by the international community in relation to the oceans.
Commemorating this date is important because the oceans are affected by criminal activities such as illegal drug trafficking, illegal fishing, unreported fishing, predatory fishing practices, the invasion of marine species and marine pollution.

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