Campaign

Because Our Planet Is Blue.

Because Our Planet is Blue is an international campaign by OceanCare with a clear message: The Ocean urgently needs robust and legally binding protection. OceanCare’s global initiative calls for concrete political measures to towards a healthy and resilient Ocean.

With 114,559 people from around the world signing the petition, a powerful statement was made in support of the six Points Action Plan. Their voices were presented to political decision-makers and representatives of the United Nations at UN Ocean Conference in Nice in 2025 – as a compelling call for political change.

One Plan, One Mission

OceanCare stands for healthy, living ocean.

The petition was just the beginning. Now it’s time to keep the momentum going.

At the heart of the Because Our Planet Is Blue campaign is a six-point Action Plan developed by OceanCare. It presents the core priorities of our mission.

OceanCare remains firmly committed to turning this plan into action – internationally, and every single day. This is only possible thanks to your donations and your participation in our campaigns.

Our Demands: Six steps to turn the tide

Leaving the Fossil Fuels Era Behind

The oil industry is not only a leader in the production of greenhouse gases, it also generates intense and dangerous ocean noise.

The world must ban offshore oil and gas exploration and phase out existing fossil fuel extraction.

Speed Reduction in Shipping

Slowing down ships is the quickest and most cost-effective way to reduce underwater noise, greenhouse gas emissions and the risk of collisions with endangered whales.

We need mandatory measures to reduce vessel speed globally.

Ending Destructive Fisheries

Destructive fishing activities such as bottom trawling, often even occur within marine protected areas. They destroy the fragile and diverse seabed, cause bycatch and often result in marine deserts.

We must ban destructive fisheries such as bottom trawling.

Reducing Plastic Production

Plastic pollutes the sea before it is used and for a long time afterwards. It is harmful throughout its entire life cycle – from production to use and disposal.

We demand global rules to end plastic pollution, addressing the full life cycle of plastics.

Adopting a Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

The deep sea comprises around 90% of the Ocean’s volume. Deep-sea mining threatens to irreversibly destroy large parts of this largest biosphere on the planet.

We call on governments to agree on a global moratorium on deep-sea mining.

Protect to allow the Ocean to Recover

Human activities continue to severely harm the ocean and its inhabitants. In order to allow marine ecosystems to recover, at least 30% of it must be placed under effective protection by 2030.

We need must enforce marine conservation measures to restore ecosystems damaged by human activities.

Declaration for Ocean Protection

At the UN Ocean Conference in June 2025, OceanCare presented the Because Our Planet Is Blue declaration – outlining six concrete demands to protect marine life and strengthen ocean ecosystems.

The Action Plan remains our clear message to policymakers.

Follow. Share. Make waves.

Every wave starts with a single movement. It grows when many move as one. Together, we’re making waves for ocean protection – visible, impactful, unstoppable.

Follow OceanCare on social media. Every share strengthens the wave.

Because our Planet is Blue.

Retrospective: Petition Video 2025

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Our Planet – In the Vast Embrace of the Ocean

The Ocean is a realm of fragile beauty. Nourishing and connecting the entire planet. We all depend on the balance of the endless blue. Of course we take care of it. Don’t we?