Ocean Health is Human Health

This paper emphasizes the interconnected relationship between human health and environmental health, particularly focusing on the impact of ocean health on human well-being. The decline in marine ecosystem health affects various aspects of human health, including exacerbating chronic illnesses, contaminating food sources, and impacting mental health. This paper concludes that confronting the ocean health crisis as a human health crisis is essential for promoting sustainable change and protecting the well-being of both humans and the ocean.