Robert Lewandowski Supports Oceana’s Mission to Protect and Restore the Ocean
Star football player joins forces with marine conservation organisation in calling for a healthy ocean
Press Release Date: November 20, 2024
Location: Madrid, Spain
Contact:
Gillian Spolarich | email: gspolarich@oceana.org
202-467-1909
Football star Robert Lewandowski has joined Oceana in a call to protect and restore the ocean. An ocean lover himself, the Polish international striker has shared what the sea means to him, making a plea for everyone to join the mission to restore the health of the ocean. The marine conservation organisation celebrates Lewandowski’s appeal, which calls on society to make the right decisions and work together to address a challenge of global importance.
“The ocean means something different for everyone. I am fortunate to live by the Mediterranean, and having the sea close by gives me a sense of belonging anywhere I travel. The ocean may be your way of life, the place where you relax, or the source of the food you eat, but we all depend on it. If we want to pass a healthy ocean on to future generations, we need to act now, together, to protect it”, said Robert Lewandowski.
Oceana campaigns to bring the ocean back to its former levels of abundance. A restored, healthy, and abundant ocean can help fight climate change, sustain livelihoods, and feed more than 1 billion people a seafood meal every day, forever. Oceana’s advocacy is supported by scientific research and relies on citizens and allies to make decision-makers listen and ultimately achieve real change in the water.
“We are very grateful to Mr. Lewandowski for raising his voice for the ocean, and for highlighting its importance for each and everyone of us. His personal message comes at a critical time. The ocean is at a tipping point after decades of unsustainable activities that have damaged ecosystems and caused wildlife to decline. We need society to come together, now more than ever before, and with the will and courage to restore ocean health,” said Pascale Moehrle, Executive Director and Vice-President for Oceana in Europe.
Europe media contact: Natividad Sánchez | email: nsanchez@oceana.org | tel.: +34 687 598 529
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About Oceana:
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world’s wild fish catch. With more than 300 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world. Visit Oceana.org to learn more.
