DiscoverScience on Player FMHow the health of the oceans is vital for the health of the planet - Instant Genius
How the health of the oceans is vital for the health of the planet - Instant Genius

How the health of the oceans is vital for the health of the planet - Instant Genius

Update: 2025-08-31
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Despite being a land-based species, the fact is that we humans live on a planet that is largely covered by oceans. The oceans play a key role in regulating the Earth’s climate and provide us with many of the resources essential for our continued survival – even down to the oxygen we breathe.


The sad truth is our oceans aren’t in good shape. But there is still hope. With directed effort we can all help to preserve this vital resource and improve the health of the planet and all who live on it.


In this episode, we catch up with oceanographer, environmentalist and grandson of the legendary ocean explorer and innovator Jacques Cousteau, Philippe Cousteau Jr.


He breaks down the huge importance the oceans have on the health of the planet, explains how taking positive environmental action can benefit us both culturally and economically and how educating the next generation is key to safeguarding the future of the planet.

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How the health of the oceans is vital for the health of the planet - Instant Genius

How the health of the oceans is vital for the health of the planet - Instant Genius