"Breathe In," a National Geographic production, celebrated the release of the first Census of Marine Life results on October 4, 2010, in London. This monumental census, involving over 9,000 days at sea and 600 institutions, established a crucial baseline for understanding marine populations.

Explore the full findings at the Census of Marine Life website. The companion book, *World Ocean Census*, can be ordered on Amazon or found at your local bookstore.

Oceanographer John Delaney is leading a team to construct an underwater network of high-definition cameras and sensors. This project aims to transform our oceans into a global interactive lab, generating an abundance of data about the world below.

Delaney, a Professor of Oceanography at the University of Washington, is also Principal Investigator and Director of the Regional Scale Nodes Program, holding the Jerome M. Paros Endowed Chair in Sensor Networks. His innovative work is featured on TED.com.

Published December 13, 2013, this video features an introduction by Lisa Emilia Svensson, Ambassador for Ocean, Seas, and Fresh Water. It covers a two-day seminar hosted by the Swedish Ministry of the Environment, the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, and the Embassy of Sweden, in partnership with Duke University's Nicholas Institute, SIWI, and UNDP. The seminar emphasized the critical need for a collective voice on ocean issues.

Interviews include: Pawan Patil (World Bank, Global Partnership for Oceans), Lynn Scarlett (The Nature Conservancy), Kemi-Ann Joes (U.S. State Department), Claes Berglund (Stena AB), and Ghislaine Maxwell (TerraMar).

This video from the Census of Marine Life, uploaded on November 28, 2007, highlights the importance of monitoring ocean biodiversity globally, demonstrating how existing technologies can achieve this.

For more details, explore the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS).

Bob Evans of the Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences convened ocean advocates Sylvia Earle and Jean-Michel Cousteau. They discussed the state of the ocean and actions for positive change, emphasizing that "The diver's voice is an important voice."

This conversation occurred in August 2010 at the Blue Ocean Film Festival in Monterey, California. The content was uploaded on May 18, 2011.

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on National Geographic's Ocean Education website, to inspire the next generation of activists. His book is available on Amazon.

We are creating K-2 lesson plans, and funding is vital to complete them, expand educator outreach, and enable presentations by Helvarg and cartoonist Jim Toomey (creator of Sherman's Lagoon).

The Blue Frontier Campaign leads efforts to protect our oceans, coasts, and dependent communities. Support our mission via our crowdfunding page.

As of Earth Day 2012, Whole Foods Market no longer carries red-rated wild-caught fish in its seafood departments. This initiative supports ocean health and helps reverse overfishing trends.

We prioritize sustainable wild-caught seafood, offering the widest selection from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). For more on our seafood sustainability, visit wholefoodsmarket.com/seafood-sustainability-basics.

Marine Biologist Dr. Stephen Palumbi discusses how global warming is transforming our oceans. He highlights rising ocean temperature, acidity, and water levels.

These environmental changes are accelerating, with their effects projected to last for centuries. Corals are among the organisms most severely impacted by these shifts.

The survival of coral ecosystems ultimately depends on the rate at which our climate continues to change.

WWF's Global Marine Programme works to increase international attention for ocean conservation and protect the high seas.

These international waters, comprising 64% of the oceans (half the planet), lie beyond national jurisdiction and are open-access common areas. For more information, visit panda.org/highseas.

From 60 feet beneath the sea, Dr. Sylvia Earle delivered a powerful wake-up call about the ocean's critical state and its necessity for human survival. This message originated from Aquarius' final mission as a research base, recorded during a live event on July 17, 2012.

The ocean is our lifeline, supplying over half our oxygen, 97% of Earth's water, and countless species. Our very existence depends on it. Watch this compelling clip featuring "Her Deepness" Sylvia Earle, a renowned ocean advocate, to understand why.

In Dana Point, California, Melissa McGinnis spoke with eco expert Anthony Zolezzi, fresh from the Fortune Green conference. Zolezzi shared a profound takeaway: 50% of our oxygen comes from the ocean. He noted that the ocean's vital importance is often overshadowed by concerns for rainforests or carbon emissions.

Consequently, Zolezzi emphasized the critical need for extreme sensitivity in how we view and manage water resources moving forward. He urged a shift in perspective to prioritize the ocean's role in global ecosystems.

Hundreds have joined to demonstrate their support for ocean conservation, proving that actions speak louder than words.

You can also show your support by asking President Obama to represent our oceans' needs at Rio+20. Click here.

This visualization displays global ocean surface currents from June 2005 to December 2007. It provides a simple, visceral experience using ocean flow data, without narration or annotations.

The visualization was produced using NASA/JPL's computational model, Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean, Phase II (ECCO2).

Hermit crabs, which scavenge shells for homes, are facing a critical housing shortage due to declining worldwide supplies. This vulnerable species needs community support.

The MakerBot community can utilize digital design and 3D printing to create alternative homes: 3D printed shells. This "Project Shellter" initiative offers a vital solution. For more details, see this Txchnologist magazine article.

Michael Fishbach recounts his encounter with a humpback whale entangled in a fishing net.

He and Gershon Cohen co-founded The Great Whale Conservancy to protect these magnificent marine animals.

Support their mission to save whales and become a Facebook fan.

Recent polling shows New Zealanders want over a third of their oceans protected in marine reserves, a 100-fold increase from current levels.

WWF-NZ is dedicated to safeguarding these vital marine environments.

Support their conservation efforts: http://www.wwf.org.nz/

Ocean explorer Robert Ballard unveils hidden underwater worlds, revealing unexpected life, resources, and new mountains. His expeditions highlight the vast, unexplored depths of our planet.

Ballard advocates for serious exploration and mapping of these crucial environments. He implicitly asks if tools like Google Ocean (now part of Google Earth) could further this vital research.

"Circle of Life" is a series of interconnected short films that can be played individually or as a continuous narrative. These HD films offer a personal snapshot of the marine world at the end of the 21st century's first decade, reflecting the creator's unique observations rather than a definitive record.

To view the complete series, visit the whitewitchwares YouTube channel.

The Ocean Conservancy underscores the ocean's fundamental role in planetary health. It sustains us daily with food, water, and air, connecting all living things. Recognizing this vital link, the organization advocates that true environmentalism—"going green"—begins with "living blue."

It's time to initiate a significant "sea change" in our approach to global well-being.

Actor Adrian Grenier recently swam alongside bluefin tuna, highlighting their incredible speed as one of the ocean's fastest fish. These highly sought-after sushi fish are a vital part of marine ecosystems.

However, bluefin tuna populations are rapidly declining. Without urgent conservation efforts, these magnificent creatures, which zipped past Grenier, face the risk of disappearing forever. Protecting them is crucial.