Episode
Caribbean Oceans in Crisis
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- Jun 20, 2026
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- 118
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Summary
The Caribbean’s ocean economy, worth nearly $407 billion annually, is under siege—coral reefs alone generate $4 billion yearly through tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection. But rising sea levels, climate change, overfishing, and pollution are pushing the ocean to breaking point. Jamaica lost 57% of its annual GDP after Hurricane Melissa, and 75-85% of wastewater flows untreated into the sea, while 320,000 tons of plastic go uncollected each year. Coral cover has plummeted by 50%, threatening food security and livelihoods. With the UN warning the ocean is “in deep trouble,” the region must act now to protect its lifeblood—before it’s too late. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a0ec59bf3476ed4