in fact oceans are essential in providing invaluable ecosystems and climate regulation as well as important cultural support to the millions of people who live near the sea today our oceans are threatened by a range of factors from many forms of pollution to climate change and unsustainable fishing practices all of which are results of human activity this is why the international community in approving the agenda and the sustainable development goals sdgs specifically established sdg charging us to conserve and sustainably use the oceans seas and marine resources for sustainable development this is essential for sustainability and there is a lot to be done