Why does this matter?
Women are less likely to be involved in ocean activities but they are key to protecting it. There is still work to be done, so let's get more people, especially women and girls, involved!
The data shows...
"[O]nly around 1% of seafarers globally identify as women."
"Empowering women [is] key to protecting our oceans and securing a healthy planet for future."
"Formalizing and valuing women’s nearshore roles can strengthen coastal economies."
"If the transition to a more sustainable ocean economy is to be truly equitable, gender diversity—and diversity in general—needs to be a top priority going forward. Involving more young women in blue skills education is one way to bridge the divide." -The Economist
"Formalizing and valuing women’s nearshore roles can strengthen coastal economies."
"Empowering women [is] key to protecting our oceans and securing a healthy planet for future."
"Formalizing and valuing women’s nearshore roles can strengthen coastal economies."
"Biased data collection methods and failure to capture gender in surveys have created a data gap for women’s ocean use. Consequently, women remain "invisible" in most baseline data sets, leading to an undervaluation of their roles and impacts in the maritime and blue economy. As a result, female perspectives may be missed in decision-making processes, leading to "gender-blind" ocean-related policies."- Marine Policy
"Empowering women [is] key to protecting our oceans and securing a healthy planet for future."
"Empowering women [is] key to protecting our oceans and securing a healthy planet for future."
"Empowering women [is] key to protecting our oceans and securing a healthy planet for future."
"Despite comprising half of the world's population, women and girls are frequently excluded from discussions surrounding climate change. Gender equality is key in addressing the impacts of environmental and ocean conservation." -EraCoalition
"[W]omen are uniquely situated to be agents of change"
"...90 west coast communities spend a total of more than $520,000,000 each year to combat litter."
"Empowering women [is] key to protecting our oceans and securing a healthy planet for future."
"Given their position on the frontlines of the climate crisis, women are uniquely situated to be agents of change — to help find ways to mitigate the causes of global warming and adapt to its impacts on the ground." -UN
"...90 west coast communities spend a total of more than $520,000,000 each year to combat litter."
"...90 west coast communities spend a total of more than $520,000,000 each year to combat litter."
"...90 west coast communities spend a total of more than $520,000,000 each year to combat litter."
"California residents and tourists love our coast and ocean, making more than 150 million visits to California beaches each year. The effort to keep our shorelines clear of marine debris comes at a significant cost. "-California Coastal Commission
"This year, 62 out of over 500 monitored beaches in California earned a spot on the Honor Roll..."
"...90 west coast communities spend a total of more than $520,000,000 each year to combat litter."
"...90 west coast communities spend a total of more than $520,000,000 each year to combat litter."
"[A] significant improvement from just 12 beaches last year and only two in 2022–2023.This return to a higher Honor Roll count reflects levels more consistent with the reporting five years ago. The increase in beaches on the Honor Roll this year is likely attributed to less overall rainfall during the 2024–2025 winter season, leading to substantially improved overall coastal water quality. "-Heal The Bay
California has lost over 90% of its coastal wetlands
100% of sea turtles off the California coast have been found with plastic in their stomachs
100% of sea turtles off the California coast have been found with plastic in their stomachs
This statistic is corroborated by multiple sources. The California Coastal Commission states that over 90% of the state's wetlands have been lost due to development and other factors . Similarly, the Pew Charitable Trusts notes that California has lost an estimated 90% of its wetlands over the past two centuries .
100% of sea turtles off the California coast have been found with plastic in their stomachs
100% of sea turtles off the California coast have been found with plastic in their stomachs
100% of sea turtles off the California coast have been found with plastic in their stomachs
While this exact figure isn't directly cited, the general trend of sea turtles ingesting plastics is well-documented. The California Ocean Protection Council notes the pervasive nature of plastic pollution in the state's waters .
"96% of kelp forests in the region have disappeared."
100% of sea turtles off the California coast have been found with plastic in their stomachs
"96% of kelp forests in the region have disappeared."
"It’s an ecological disaster: From San Francisco to Oregon, nearly all that remains of one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth is an underwater wasteland—and exploding populations of spiny sea creatures with a taste for brown algae are a big part of the problem."-The Nature Conservancy
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