Cliff Notes
- Prince William highlighted the urgent need for global action to address the diminishing health of the world’s oceans during his speech at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco.
- In collaboration with Sir David Attenborough, he emphasised the significant effects of over-fishing, pollution, and climate change on marine ecosystems.
- The Prince called on individuals to “think big” and work collectively to safeguard the oceans for future generations, stressing the importance of Optimism and urgency in taking action.
Prince William warns world’s oceans are ‘diminishing before our eyes’ in call for urgent action
Prince William has warned the world’s oceans are “diminishing before our eyes” and called on the world to “think big” on how to revive them.
Speaking at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco on Sunday, he said everyone is responsible for change – both negative and positive.
“What once seemed an abundant resource is diminishing before our eyes,” he said.
“We all stand to be impacted.”
It comes as he teamed up with Sir David Attenborough in a social media video to talk about the harmful effects of over-fishing, pollution and temperature rise on our marine environment.