Life Under
Water
Protecting marine ecosystems and ocean biodiversity from pollution and climate threats
The Ocean: Our Blue Heaven
The ocean, the most boundless resource we humans experience, covers over 70% of our planet. It's home to 228,450 known species with as many as 2 million more that remain a mystery, including the world's largest mammal, the graceful blue whale.
This blue heaven absorbs more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere and produces nearly 50% of the oxygen we breathe. It helps feed the world, provides livelihoods, and regulates weather patterns globally.
Rising Ocean Temperatures
Global warming is causing ocean temperatures to rise at a spiraling rate, with devastating consequences for marine life
Ocean Warming Effects
Photic Zone Heating
The uppermost ocean layer heats up most vigorously, affecting surface-dwelling marine life
Marine Life Impact
Planktons, whales, and nektons in surface regions are affected most severely
Coral Bleaching
Tropical coral reefs become vulnerable, losing their vibrant colors and ecosystem functions
Sea Level Rise
Thermal Expansion
Warmer water occupies more space than cool water, contributing significantly to rising sea levels
Additional factors: Ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melting at expeditious proportions, further accelerating sea level rise
Coastal Impact
Coral reefs that once protected coastal communities are being destroyed, forcing expensive and environmentally destructive seawall construction
Marine Pollution Crisis
A broad and critical subject causing ocean health to deteriorate rapidly through multiple pollution types
Chemical Pollution
Sewage, fertilizers, pesticides, and industrial oil contaminating water bodies and promoting harmful algae growth
Plastic Pollution
Marine life mistakenly consuming plastic debris, causing widespread deaths and ecosystem disruption
Noise Pollution
Ships and military sonars disrupting echolocation, reproductive patterns, and migration schemes
Light Pollution
Artificial lighting affecting marine life behavior, natural cycles, and navigation patterns
Critical Impact on Food Chain
Without coral reefs to provide breeding grounds and protection from predators, entire food chains are being vanquished, leaving life both above and under water exposed to unprecedented perils. Even corals themselves have been found to consume plastic as part of their daily intake.
Saving Our Blue Heaven
The Live & Let Live Foundation reminds you that this blue heaven covering 70% of our planet, accommodating over 2 million species, is under attack and desperately needs our enhanced awareness and capability to save it from our artificial ways.
Ocean Protection
Safeguarding marine ecosystems from pollution and climate threats
Species Conservation
Protecting the 2+ million known and unknown marine species
Awareness Building
Enhancing public understanding of ocean importance and threats
A Brighter Shade of Blue
Join us in our journey to allow the ocean to be a brighter shade of blue. Together, we can protect marine life and preserve our planet's most vital resource for future generations.