As global policymakers have agreed to a new a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to replace the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Oceans Community is calling for the adoption of a standalone Oceans Goal.

An Oceans Goal would ensure the economic, social and political empowerment of the oceasns and ensure all aspects of national development, see the sea or ocean as active participants, champions and custodians of human welfare.

• Over 200.000 fisher folk make a living from the Caribbean Sea 
• Over 35 nations and territories share the Cariibbean Sea 
• Over 1,000,000 people cruise on the Caribbean Sea

• Urge policymakers to support establishment of basic marine studies in Caribbean Schools .
• Show your support on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #CaribSea4Life
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Do you agree that global policymakers should set a standalone Oceans Goal as a successor to the Millennium Development Goals? 

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