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Survey Reveals Young Adults Overlook Ocean Health Crisis

2/8/2025

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A recent survey by Back to Blue uncovers a troubling gap among 18–24-year-olds across 35 countries: while 75% care about ocean health, 61% focus on other climate issues. Alarmingly, many mistakenly view the ocean as healthy, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced ocean literacy to tackle pressing environmental challenges.

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A recent survey by Back to Blue uncovers a troubling gap among 18–24-year-olds across 35 countries: while 75% care about ocean health, 61% focus on other climate issues. Alarmingly, many mistakenly view the ocean as healthy, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced ocean literacy to tackle pressing environmental challenges.