Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, and are home to almost half of the species on the planet.  However, many factors are combining to put this critical resource in peril.  In a study to be presented to the UN, 27 experts describe how bad the situation is…  “We now face losing marine species and entire marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, within a single generation.”  This link will take you to an article that summarizes the problem, and this link will take you to a website with full details.