Did you know:
- The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet's oxygen.
- The ocean is critical to our economy, with an estimated 40 million people employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.
- Oceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming.
The UN General Assembly designated June 8 as World Oceans Day with a resolution in 2008. The idea was first proposed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro as a way to celebrate our shared ocean, as well as raise awareness about the role the ocean plays in our environment and how people can help protect it.
Look at the painting above that the artist,
Louisa L. created for her project
Terra Futura. Inspired by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations with the 2030 horizon, Louisa has developed an original series of 17 paintings and “augmented” them with short videos from young people sharing their hopes for our planet. This painting represents Global Goal 14: Life Below Water.
Create your own original painting that represents Global Goal 14 : Life Below Water.
Upload a photo of you holding your painting when you post this activity on InnerView. Email a photo of your painting and one thing you will do to support ocean health to the Creative Visions team to be included in their student art gallery. A chance to be creative and earn an international publication credit for your artwork–all to preserve our oceans. We can’t wait to see your work!
