Protecting Our Planet Starts with you
Join Mission ECHT in safeguarding the environment and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.
Mission ECHT works to safeguard the environment and protect vulnerable marine wildlife through education, advocacy, and community action.
Our Mission
Our mission is to safeguard the environment, protect vulnerable marine wildlife, and prevent the degradation of ocean habitats worldwide.
Through education and advocacy, we strive to raise public awareness of the threats posed by unsustainable and illegal fishing practices, overfishing, pollution, and other environmental challenges.
By protecting our environment and oceans, we not only preserve marine life and biodiversity but also contribute to human well-being and a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come.
The ocean is a complex and interconnected ecosystem that supports an extraordinary diversity of marine life.
To help marine species thrive, we must protect their habitats from pollution, destructive fishing practices, plastics, and other marine debris.
These threats endanger marine wildlife, damage fragile ecosystems, and disrupt the natural balance of our oceans.
At least half of Earth’s oxygen comes from the oceans
Scientists estimate that approximately half of Earth's oxygen production comes from the ocean, primarily through photosynthesis by marine phytoplankton, including microscopic algae and cyanobacteria.
One remarkable example is Prochlorococcus, a tiny marine cyanobacterium and one of the smallest known photosynthetic organisms.
Despite its microscopic size, Prochlorococcus plays an enormous role in ocean ecosystems and is estimated to contribute a significant share of the oxygen produced through photosynthesis worldwide.