A policy statement from The Human Renaissance Movement envisioning a positively transforming society. The future is a story we get to write–together. #HumanRenaissanceMovement
John Ashmead Brodie
Apr 02, 2025
The ocean is not just a vast expanse of water — it is the blue heart of our planet, regulating climate, supporting biodiversity, and providing food, livelihoods, and inspiration to billions of people. Yet today, our oceans are under unprecedented threat from pollution, overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction.
As part of the Human Renaissance Movement (HRM), we believe that healing our world begins with healing our relationship to the natural systems that sustain life. That’s why ocean health is a core focus of our mission to build a thriving, regenerative future.
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🌊 Why Ocean Vitality Matters
• The ocean produces over 50% of the oxygen we breathe.
• It absorbs about 30% of the carbon dioxide we emit.
• Oceans regulate weather and climate patterns.
• Marine ecosystems support more than 3 billion people who depend on them for food and income.
When we protect the ocean, we protect all life.
🌱 HRM’s Ocean-Focused Initiatives
To protect and restore ocean vitality, HRM is committed to promoting and supporting the following:
1. Reducing Plastic Pollution
We will raise awareness and support local and global campaigns that:
• Ban or significantly reduce single-use plastics.
• Promote circular economies and biodegradable alternatives.
• Support community clean-up efforts along rivers, beaches, and coastlines.
2. Restoring Coral Reefs and Marine Habitats
We will highlight and assist organizations working to:
• Restore coral reefs through innovative reef farming and transplantation.
• Protect critical coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses.
• Support sustainable ecotourism and local guardianship.
3. Advocating for Sustainable Fishing
We promote policies and brands that:
• Protect endangered species and limit bycatch.
• Support small-scale, ethical fishing communities.
• Push for enforcement of illegal fishing bans and marine protected areas (MPAs).
4. Promoting Ocean Literacy and Youth Engagement
We will:
• Develop educational materials and events to teach children and adults about ocean ecosystems.
• Partner with schools and youth-led ocean campaigns.
• Promote storytelling and art that connects people emotionally to the ocean’s wonders and struggles.
5. Supporting Blue Carbon and Climate Resilience
We will support strategies that:
• Protect and expand blue carbon sinks like mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrasses.
• Advocate for climate policies that reduce fossil fuel emissions and ocean acidification.
• Fund projects that build resilience in coastal communities affected by rising sea levels and extreme weather.
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🌍 The Future is a Story We Get to Write—Together
At HRM, we understand that the ocean’s fate is tied to our own. This is not just about conservation — it’s about restoration, regeneration, and reconnection. We are not separate from the ocean. We are part of its story.
Through collaboration, education, innovation, and collective action, we can restore the ocean’s vitality and ensure that future generations inherit a living, breathing blue planet.
Join Us in Rewriting the Future
Explore the Human Renaissance Movement, support our Ocean Vitality Initiative, and become a voice for the sea.
“The future is a story we get to write—together.”
— Human Renaissance Movement
