7 reasons why you should love the ocean

One of the milestones of Ocean Literacy is understanding why the ocean is important to us,  being aware of the connections between the ocean and humankind.
The ocean does so much for us, and our health is intrinsically connected to it. 

The following videos explain in a simple and captivating way the importance of the ocean for us, and give hints on some hazards and challenges that threaten the ocean. 
These videos are a perfect educational resource developed by SOPHIE project (Links to an external site.),  to explain why we should all love the ocean, and we must protect it.
You may want to use a selection of them to introduce these topics  to your class, raising awareness among youngsters. 

Films:

1. The ocean quenches your thirst

2. The ocean brings food to your table

3.  The ocean keeps you cool

4.  The ocean makes you feel good

5. The Ocean heals

6. The Ocean is everybody's home

7. The Oceans provides the very air you breathe