Africa leads global ocean talks as seas face crisis

MOMBASA — The world's oceans absorb one-third of all carbon emissions, feed billions of people, and are dying faster than most governments can act. Now, for the first time, urgent global negotiations to save the seas are taking place in Africa. African leaders and international delegates gathered in Mombasa this week to address the rapid decline of ocean health. The talks mark a historic shift: Africa is hosting the conversation that will shape the future of the planet's largest ecosystem. Scientists warn that overfishing, pollution, and rising temperatures are pushing marine life toward collapse. The ocean supports the livelihoods of more than three billion people. Without swift action, the damage could become irreversible. By bringing the negotiations to Africa, organizers hope to amplify voices from the continent most vulnerable to climate change. The outcome of this meeting could determine new rules for fishing, pollution control, and carbon absorption. The world is watching. Africa is now leading.