One out of every six people has something to do with or depends on our oceans in some way. Oceans cause most of the world's weather patterns. A change in the water temperature affects our weather greatly. The phenomenon El Nino refers to a warm ocean surface temperature and changing wind patterns, which change the weather around the world. Warm ocean waters can cause storm systems that bring fresh water for all living things.
Farmers depend on rain water for their crops.
Oceans are homes for many living things. There could be as many as 15 million species living in the ocean and wetlands. Everyone of the wide variety of species is important in the balance of nature. The ocean is a source of food. Seafood is important in the diet of many Jamaicans.