Prince William urges leaders to ‘act now’ on ocean pollution

The Prince of Wales has called on world leaders to “act now” and “turn the tide” on ocean pollution as he echoed the words of Sir David Attenborough: “If we save the sea, we save the world.”

Prince William, 42, said: “Rising sea temperatures, plastic pollution and overfishing are putting pressure on these fragile ecosystems and on the people and communities who depend upon them.

“What once seemed an abundant resource is diminishing before our eyes. We all stand to be impacted. And we are all responsible for change — both negative and positive. But there remains time to turn this tide.”

He added: “The need to act to protect our ocean is now in full view. As ever, Sir David leaves us with a sense optimism that all is not lost. He believes change is possible.

“Put simply: the ocean is under enormous threat, but it can revive itself. But, only if together, we act now.”

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