World Oceans Day: Push for stronger protected marine areas to safeguard sea life

The oceans help produce the oxygen we breathe. They feed us, power trade and absorb much of our heat and carbon pollution - but now, they are under growing strain from rising temperatures, pollution and biodiversity loss. With the High Seas Treaty in force this year, the focus is on turning promises into protection. On World Oceans Day (Jun 8), CNA's Elakeyaa Selvaraji dives into the mounting pressures facing the world's oceans. She also speaks to renowned marine biologist Sylvia Earle about what it will take to safeguard the planet's largest life-support system for future generations.

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