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• ... that oil use is a dominant contributor to climate change? Oil consumption in the United States during 2006 resulted to 2.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, which accounts for nearly 45% of the country’s territory.
• ... that cruise ships alone, dispose 30,000 gallons of sewage, such as toilet waste, into the ocean?
• ... that the population of whales and dolphins has dropped in areas affected by noise pollution from ships?
• ... that underwater noise pollution causes a disruption in normal communication between marine animals?
• ... that 50% of the oxygen we breathe is produced by the oceans?
• ... that there are estimations according to which the global seafood market will increase by another 50 million tons by 2025 forcing stakeholders involved, such as fishermen, processors, suppliers, buyers and retailers to address this high demand?
