Petition

Tell World Leaders to Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030

135,368 signatures. Let’s get to 150K

Shockingly, less than 3% of the ocean is fully protected.

This means overfishing, bottom trawling, and other destructive activities continue to wreak havoc on the ocean.

Scientists say we must protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 to stabilize our climate, stop wildlife exploitation, and secure an equitable, healthy future for life everywhere.

In December 2022, at COP15, world leaders finally committed to put this urgent initiative in place. Now it’s time to hold them to their promise. Commitments are nothing without action.

Campaign goals

30% by 2030

30% of the ocean is highly protected, with all habitats protected equally.

No destructive activities

No bottom trawling, industrial fishing, or mining within protected areas.

Equitable participation

Full participation of Indigenous peoples, local communities, and artisanal fisheries.

High Seas protection

A ratified High Seas Treaty to protect waters beyond national jurisdiction.

Supporters
E D

i like fish. I think fish are funny. I don’t want them to be farmed like they are. I want it to be right. Live Laugh 🐟

2 days ago
Razija W

Razija Wenzel

6 days ago
Anton B

The health of the ocean is the health of ourselves

6 days ago
Ann B

If we don't protect our oceans, all wildlife will die off and so will we!

1 week ago
Dr. S. M

I am raising my family in a coastal community and have witnessed shorline destruction for 26 years. Unchecked coastal development and it’s lethal effe…

1 week ago
Susan V

we cannot wait.

1 week ago
Marie C

we need to act niw!

1 week ago
Sandra R

Oceans and its inhabitants are important contributors to the health of the earth's ecosystem.

1 week ago
leslie b

this action is essential for our survival, at the very least.

1 week ago
Marian H

The oceans have been so abused and desecrated that we must start actively protecting at least 30% or not only ocean life but humanity, dependent on oc…

1 week ago
Lindsey G

please endorse for 30% of our oceans to be protected by 2030. Humans cannot survive without the oceans and our eradication of marine stock and complet…

1 week ago
Loretta K

this is a critical environmental initiative.

1 week ago
John G

I fell this is a critical environmental initiative

1 week ago
Mary Lou E

There is only one Earth. Why are we destroying her?

1 week ago
azaniel f

the wirld wasnt made just for humans

1 week ago
Maria T

….without the ocean and the rainwoodforest there is no life on earth!!!!

1 week ago
Louis N

our planet is a very beautiful & hospitable place for us & all other life here with us. if we don't monitor & regulate our activities with respect to…

2 weeks ago
Katharina R

if all the fishes in the ocean die (including whales and dolphins and sharks, like all of them), then the ocean dies. And if the ocean dies, we die.

2 weeks ago
Lindis L

protect not destroy

2 weeks ago
Julietta M

I am signing because the world doesn't see the damage we did to this planet no matter how little it is

2 weeks ago
Andrew C

The sea need protecting from commercial exploitation.

2 weeks ago
Janell S

It is critical to act now before it is too late.

2 weeks ago
Shelly P

if the ocean organisms die, all life on Earth dies Now is always the right time to do the right thing!

3 weeks ago
Магаден

Ocean dwellers are the oldest inhabitants of our planet and must be protected

4 weeks ago
Mabel T

our sea life needs it

4 weeks ago
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