Our resilient ocean can help revitalize our economy

As we recognize this World Oceans Day, we understand that a healthy ocean is a necessity. Our ocean sustains life. Our economic well-being is tied to a clean ocean for fishing, tourism and other industries. For years, the ocean has literally "taken the heat" for us and mitigated the effects of rising global temperatures. The ocean absorbs human-caused pollution, making it acidic and less habitable to species of all sorts. We must be mindful not to exact any more damage. In fact, in the wake of an unprecedented economic and health crisis, our healthy ocean can provide answers to how we rebuild our economy. We must do so in a more sustainable and resilient way that protects our planet and supports good-paying jobs.