Oceans
There is so much more below the waves for us to discover.
They contain some of the largest and least visible creatures on Earth, and some of the most intelligent too. Nearly 200,000 species have been identified, but actual numbers could be in the millions.
47.83%
level of Malaysia’s live coral cover in 2022, with Malaysia being 1 of 6 countries in the ‘Coral Triangle’, an area recognised by scientists to contain the world’s richest marine biodiversity.
Source: Reef Check
Only 1%
of the high seas alone are protected globally.
Source: World Economic Forum
30%
of the CO2 produced by humans is absorbed by the oceans.
Source: UN
The problem
The oceans are essential for life and the balance of the planet. However, oil exploration, the climate crisis, land reclamation projects and plastic pollution are causing extremely negative impacts on marine ecosystems and marine life.
These negative impacts range from reducing coral cover and aggravating coral bleaching, to devastating marine life population which in turn impacts the livelihood of surrounding fishing communities.
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What we do
Estimates indicate that we still do not know 80% of the life that exists in the seas, in other words, we are putting a true and unique natural treasure at risk. Around the world we are working toward a Global Plastics Treaty to stop plastic pollution at its source before it reaches our oceans.
In addition to a Global Oceans Treaty to protect 30% of our oceans by 2030. These ocean sanctuaries will help marine life and ecosystems to recover and thrive.
How you can help
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Sign a Petition
Sign a petition to start your journey with Greenpeace Malaysia’s key campaigns.
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Volunteer
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Fundraising
We are an independent organisation and do not accept any funds from corporate or government. We rely on donations from people like you.
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“Nice Declaration” for an ambitious plastics treaty
10 June 2025, Nice, France – Over 90 member states at the United Nations Ocean Conference today announced their support to the ministerial declaration “The Nice wake up call for…
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The real-life ‘Moana’ – a battle to protect the oceans against deep sea mining
Everyone knows the saying ‘life imitates art’, but we’d argue that art imitates life when it comes to Disney’s Moana film franchise.
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Most suncream is terrible for ocean life
For many in the UK, the smell of suncream heralds the beginning of summer, or a long-awaited holiday. And in some places, suncream is a daily essential, certainly in the…
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