Ocean… It is a world of vibrant corals, mysterious deep-sea creatures, colorful schools of fish, and majestic marine mammals. From microscopic plankton to ancient whales, the ocean is filled with color, life, and unanswered questions. Its vastness hides ecosystems still unknown to science, harboring secrets that continue to inspire awe, imagination, and discovery. Protecting the ocean means preserving one of the most spectacular and essential living systems on Earth.
Celebrated annually on June 8, World Oceans Day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008, though it originated from a 1992 proposal during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
This date serves as a global call to action for the sustainable management of oceans, which cover over 70% of our planet, regulate climate, provide food and livelihood for billions, and are home to an immense diversity of life.
Yet today, oceans face mounting threats:
- Pollution and plastic waste
- Climate change and ocean acidification
- Overfishing and biodiversity loss
📚 In celebration of this day, we invite you to dive into Malque Ocean Week and explore scientific research that supports marine conservation and understanding:
🔬 Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology (JABB)
🦀 Article: Human disturbance affects behavioural time allocation in a fiddler crab
→ Investigates how human activities impact the behavior of coastal marine species.
📖 Multidisciplinary Science Journal (MSJ)
🌊 Article: Innovative approaches to marine environmental protection: Assessing the impact of community engagement, technology, and policy enforcement
→ Explores strategies for sustainable marine ecosystem health through community involvement and policy.
🧬 Multidisciplinary Reviews (MR)
🧪 Article: The impact of environmental microplastics as emerging carcinogens
→ Reviews the potential health risks of microplastics, highlighting their prevalence in marine environments.
💙 The ocean is more than water — it’s wonder.
