This Marine Biologist Has a Message for Climate Change Deniers: 'Get Over It'.

The article highlights marine biologist Sylvia Earle's urgent appeal for the protection of the world's oceans amid climate change, made during the launch of Oceans Week in New York City. Earle emphasizes the critical role oceans play in regulating the planet's climate and serving as indicators of global warming, noting rising ocean temperatures, sea levels, and changing acidity levels that threaten marine life. She calls for greater attention from policymakers to ocean issues, expressing hope that recent gatherings like Oceans Week, which convenes scientists, officials, and business leaders, will lead to more focused action on ocean conservation. Earle believes that increased knowledge about the oceans empowers efforts to protect them. [Extracted from the article]

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