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            Water is something that is vital to everyday life. I feel that even though the ocean isn’t viable drinking water it has a lot of importance on our planet and more effort should be undertaken to keep it in good condition. One of the reasons that the oceans are important to the planet is the way that it regulates temperature around the world. The ocean currents bring warm water to places that would normally be cold and brings cold water to areas that are more temperate. If the temperature of the oceans were to change this would change the currents thereby changing the climate of important areas. Areas that would be effects include Western Europe, especially England, Greenland, as well as Western South America. Another reason I feel that the oceans need to be preserved is the large amount of biodiversity, especially in temperate climates. This is mainly coral reefs, which depend on specific climates to be able to thrive. One problem facing coral reefs is the increasing ocean acidification due to increasing CO₂ emissions. When CO₂ is released into the air it follows the path of gradients by going to places with less carbon, these are known as carbon sinks. The ocean is one huge carbon sink that absorbs much of what is emitted. The problem with this is it lowers the pH level which has profound impacts on the organisms and ecosystems that depend on the ocean. One thing this leads to is coral bleaching. This is when coral reefs lose their healthy color and become grey and white. This impacts the longevity of the coral reefs and all of the marine life that depends on it. Ultimately the oceans are just as important to preserve as fresh water.