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Pakistan Navy observed World Oceans Day

Pakistan Navy observed World Oceans Day with enthusiasm and with an aim to create awareness about the importance of clean oceans, their protection and preservation.

Every year on 08 June, World Oceans Day is celebrated across the world, under the auspices of the United Nations, to highlight the importance of oceans and to create awareness about the role they play in sustenance of our life on earth. The oceans cover about two-third of surface of the earth and 70% of our Oxygen comes from the oceans. They are the very foundations of life.

The theme selected for this year’s World Oceans Day is “Gender and Oceans” which is a unique opportunity to explore the gender side of the humankind’s relationship with oceans. Although women constitute half of the workforce, their share in ocean related fields is only marginal. Pakistan Navy being the major stakeholder in the maritime domain, takes lead in creating awareness about promoting gender equality in ocean related fields including marine scientific research, oceanography, fisheries, marine policy making and management.

Pakistan Navy, being the sole proprietor of maritime domain of the country, observes the day with zeal and enthusiasm by arranging a number of awareness raising events and activities. These activities include Beach Cleaning Campaigns, Lectures & Seminars on significance of the day and Social Media Campaigns. Such events play a pivotal role in enhancing awareness about importance of clean oceans amongst the general populace.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in his message on the day, said that oceans act as lungs on this planet. The oceans absorb most of the greenhouse gases & carbon dioxide and are the major source of the Oxygen that we breathe. Naval Chief highlighted that Pakistan Navy has remained cognizant of the significance of clean oceans, so that future generations can also benefit from this treasure trove. He further urged all to reaffirm our commitment for preserving sustainable use of oceans and marine resources while making conscious efforts to empower women in various ocean related economic activities.
 
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World Oceans Day is celebrated to focus the maintenance and development of the oceans and coastal areas. Oceans are very important for mankind as these are major source of sustenance of life on earth and act as lungs to our planet as they provide more than 50% of the oxygen produced on this planet. They are also major absorbers of greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide. Oceans regulate our climate holding 97% of the water on earth, almost all rain that drops on land comes from the sea. The human activity on land is directly affecting the oceans and the life that flourishes within.

The theme selected for World Oceans Day-2021 by United Nations is, ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods'. This offers an opportunity to explore the human life relationship with the oceans.

To commemorate significance of the World Oceans Day, Pakistan Navy is playing a lead role in promoting safe and sustainable use of ocean resources. Some of the major Pakistan Navy initiatives include; beach cleaning, construction of harbour debris collection barges, intensive Mangroves plantation, banning use of destructive fishing nets, tackling oil pollution at sea and coordination with industrial community to reduce waste dumping into the sea. Amidst the ongoing crisis of nCovid 19, activities involving Mass gatherings were not held this year.

However, other activities related to creating awareness about importance of the oceans through effective use of media have been undertaken. In this regards National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) has also arranged a number of activities including seminar/ webinar and panel discussions focusing on ocean resources and Blue Economy.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi in his message of the day reaffirmed PN resolve and commitment to make every effort to protect, preserve and conserve the oceans for our future generations. He directed men under Command to continue practical and result oriented efforts in this direction.



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CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ADMIRAL MUHAMMAD AMJAD KHAN NIAZI MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF WORLD OCEANS DAY 2022

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Seems like a USN Ticonderoga Class Cruiser is on a port of call in Karachi
 

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