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The Guardian
UN warns of rising ocean stress
The United Nations' third World Ocean Assessment reports that the world's oceans are under increasing stress from human activities, with sea levels rising at an accelerating rate—from 2mm annually before 2015 to 4.3mm in 2023. The report highlights significant environmental degradation caused by pollution and industrial fishing, leading to biodiversity loss and climate impacts. Despite progress in protection measures, such as new international treaties, ocean governance remains fragmented, and much of the ocean remains poorly understood.
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