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Ocean Initiative
All life,
including yours,
depends on the oceans.
Standing on the shore, looking out over the vast expanse
of sky and waves, the ocean seems boundless, unchanging, unfamiliar.
But beneath the surface is a universe we barely know. Life began in
the ocean. Like the air we breathe and the land we live on, the sea
sustains us. The ocean is an interconnected global system. It provides
food and livelihood for humankind. It shapes our climate and drives
our weather, yielding at least as much oxygen as all the world's forests
combined. It is our life support system and our future health depends
on its vitality. Yet more than 95 percent of the world's oceans have
yet to be explored. Now, more than ever, we need to learn about the
oceans and share their wonders with people everywhere.
Please Join Us!
For more information, please contact:
Office of External Affairs
(202) 633-0821
nhdevelopment@si.edu
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