Can humanity survive the loss of 99% of all marine life.
In 20 years from now, 90% of all marine life will be lost compared to 1970 and 99% compared to 1900
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The loss of 99% of all marine life would be a catastrophic event for humanity, and survival would be extremely difficult.
Here’s why:
Food Source: Oceans provide a significant portion of the world’s protein through fish and seafood. With 99% gone, this source would be largely eliminated, leading to malnutrition and starvation, especially in coastal communities heavily reliant on fishing.
Climate Regulation: Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate by absorbing carbon dioxide. Without marine life, this process would be severely hampered, accelerating global warming and its devastating consequences.
Ecosystem Collapse: Marine life forms a complex web of interconnected ecosystems. Losing 99% would trigger a domino effect, disrupting food chains and causing the collapse of entire ocean environments. This could further impact land-based ecosystems with which the oceans interact.
While some humans might survive by adapting to alternative food sources and mitigating the harshest effects of climate change, it would be a radical shift in our way of life.
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Unless we eliminate pollution from toxic for ever chemicals, plastic and partially combusted carbon, and start to regenerate ecosystems and repair the damage humanity has inflicted on Nature, we will be finished over the next 20 years. There is no debate on this subject, it is happening and will be completed over the next two decades.
The solutions are simple, the cost is minimal, failure to implement will cost the earth.
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