Why is Marine Biology important?

The ocean makes up over 70% of our planet. This means that the health and safety for our ocean is vital for the planet's, and by extention, our, health and safety.

Marine ecosystems provide us with over 50% of our oxegyn, absorbs over 25% of our carbon dioxide, and is a crucial food source for many people through fish and kelp. Without proper care and research into the topic, our planet could be at risk, along with us struggling for food or resources that the ocean provides.

Marine biology also helps with the economy. While fishing and tourism are both large industries that involve oceans, it can be hard to actually allow these industries to flourish without something protecting the oceans. Overfishing or fishing certain species can make the industry suffer and tourism can die out if oceans aren't properly cared for.

This is where marine biology comes in. Marine biologists can keep both of these industries safe and healthy through what they do. By setting laws and research into what species are evasive, endangered, or valuable to a certain ecosystem, fishing areas can thrive. And by properly adding protections to the animals around tourism locations and making sure information is clear and readable, that industry can also do well.