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Here are 5 reasons why the ocean is so important

A trevally chases fusiliers near Malaysia's Lankayan Island, located in the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion, in the state of Sabah near Borneo on January 9, 2004. The Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion bordered by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, is the world's richest area for marine life, home to over 45 million inhabitants. NO RIGHTS CLEARANCES OR PERMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS IMAGE REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad Pictures of the month January 2004 Pictures of the Year 2004   BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE - RP4DRIGJORAA

We must protect our oceans Image: REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad

Sean Fleming
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