These days most people take the world's oceans for granted. Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen if there weren't the oceans and the species that live in them?
Water is an essential ingredient in human life. It is estimated that 25% of the world's species live in the oceans.
Had it not been for the brave explorers who navigated the earth's oceans, lands where we live might never have been discovered.
Celebrate Mother Ocean Today
According to DaysOfTheYear website, May 12th is a day set aside to "pay homage to this incredible force of nature and enjoy what it has to offer to the full". In the image above, we captured the ocean in all her glory from the view of our balcony cabin. The sun was starting to set, completing the serene view. This is just one of the many things we love about cruising.
As we take to the waves time and time again, we are reminded that it is our responsibility to preserve the oceans for future generations. We've written may columns in the past about the need for the cruise lines and passengers to take steps for sustainability. Simple things, like putting our waste in the appropriate containers on board the ship, will go a long way in preserving the image above.
If you have never cruised the world's oceans, we encourage you to try it some time. On sea days, you will find a peace that can't be explained, if you immerse yourself in the view around you. Don't listen to those that might discourage you from experiencing the oceans for yourself. In fact, we would be honored to talk to you at length about our 30+ years personal experiences on the world's oceans.
For those cruise veterans reading this column, include a peaceful moment like this in your next voyage. Think about the vastness of the oceans, and those that came before us that discovered our lands. They braved conditions that were unknown and sailed into the unknown to discover land.
On this Mother's Day weekend let's honor our Mothers, including Mother Ocean.
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