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The '''Blue Ocean Project''' is an initiative led by [[ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group)|ASEZ WAO]], the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, with the goal of protecting marine ecosystems. ASEZ WAO members conduct cleanups and campaigns to safeguard the environment and ecosystems of streams, rivers, and beaches worldwide. By collaborating with environmental organizations and local governments, they ensure that their activities are both timely and sustainable.
The '''Blue Ocean Project''' is an initiative led by [[ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group)|ASEZ WAO]], the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, with the goal of protecting marine ecosystems. ASEZ WAO members conduct cleanups and campaigns to safeguard the environment and ecosystems of streams, rivers, and beaches worldwide. By collaborating with environmental organizations and local governments, they ensure that their activities are both timely and sustainable.
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Oceans and rivers are treasure troves of ecological resources. Covering three-quarters of the earth’s surface, the ocean supports diverse living organisms, including marine algae, mammals, and invertebrates. It also controls the balance of earth’s climate by transporting solar heat and oxygen as it circulates throughout the planet. It also absorbs about 30% of atmospheric carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change and its impact.<ref>[https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/oceans/ Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources,] ''United Nations''</ref>
Oceans and rivers are treasure troves of ecological resources. Covering three-quarters of the earth’s surface, the ocean supports diverse living organisms, including marine algae, mammals, and invertebrates. It also controls the balance of Earth’s climate by transporting solar heat and oxygen as it circulates throughout the planet. It also absorbs about 30% of atmospheric carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change and its impact.<ref>[https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/oceans/ Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources,] ''United Nations''</ref>


Streams that flow into the sea also contribute to biodiversity, as each section—upstream, midstream, and downstream—features distinct environments. In urban areas, streams help improve atmospheric circulation by lowering ambient temperatures and creating wind pathways.<ref>[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132312001722 The interaction of rivers and urban form in mitigating the Urban Heat Island effect: A UK case study], Abigail Hathway, ''Building and Environment'', Volume 58, December 2012, Pg. 14-22</ref>
Streams that flow into the sea also contribute to biodiversity, as each section—upstream, midstream, and downstream—features distinct environments. In urban areas, streams help improve atmospheric circulation by lowering ambient temperatures and creating wind pathways.<ref>[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132312001722 The interaction of rivers and urban form in mitigating the Urban Heat Island effect: A UK case study], Abigail Hathway, ''Building and Environment'', Volume 58, December 2012, Pg. 14-22</ref>


Despite their critical role in the lives of living organisms, oceans and rivers are being polluted due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that human-induced ocean acidification has negatively affected the distribution and diversity of marine life.<ref>[https://www.ipcc.ch/2019/09/25/srocc-press-release/ Choices made now are critical for the future of our ocean and cryosphere,] ''IPCC''</ref> According to the [https://www.unep.org/ United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)], more than 320 million people around the world consume contaminated water, and 3.4 million die annually from waterborne diseases caused by water pollution.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN115290/ More than 300 million at risk of life-threatening diseases from dirty water: U.N.], ''Reuters'', August 31, 2016</ref>
Despite their critical role in ecosystems, oceans and rivers are being polluted due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reported that human-induced ocean acidification has negatively affected the distribution and diversity of marine life.<ref>[https://www.ipcc.ch/2019/09/25/srocc-press-release/ Choices made now are critical for the future of our ocean and cryosphere,] ''IPCC''</ref> According to the [https://www.unep.org/ United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)], more than 320 million people around the world consume contaminated water, and 3.4 million die annually from waterborne diseases caused by water pollution.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN115290/ More than 300 million at risk of life-threatening diseases from dirty water: U.N.], ''Reuters'', August 31, 2016</ref>


Recognizing the importance of cleaning up marine environments and restoring ecosystems, the international community is actively planning and implementing related projects.<ref>[https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/689518 Marine Ecosystem Restoration in Changing European Seas,] ''European Commission''</ref> Public institutions and local governments are also undertaking ecological river restoration initiatives.<ref>Lee, S., Choi, GW, Governance in a River Restoration Project in South Korea: The Case of Incheon, ''Water Resources Management,'' Volume 26, 1165–1182 (2012)</ref> ASEZ WAO conducts the '''Blue Ocean Project''' aiming to help nature restore its essential functions while empowering young adults, the leaders of future generations, to maintain clean rivers and oceans with a sense of ownership in environmental conservation.
Recognizing the importance of cleaning up marine environments and restoring ecosystems, the international community is actively planning and implementing related projects.<ref>[https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/689518 Marine Ecosystem Restoration in Changing European Seas,] ''European Commission''</ref> Public institutions and local governments are also undertaking ecological river restoration initiatives.<ref>Lee, S., Choi, GW, Governance in a River Restoration Project in South Korea: The Case of Incheon, ''Water Resources Management,'' Volume 26, 1165–1182 (2012)</ref> ASEZ WAO conducts the '''Blue Ocean Project''' aiming to help nature restore its essential functions while empowering young adults, the leaders of future generations, to maintain clean rivers and oceans with a sense of ownership in environmental conservation.