June 8, Oceans Day: 10 curiosities about the Ocean

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“What we know is a drop of water; what we don't know is the ocean.” - Isaac Newton

The ocean generates oxygen, regulates temperatures, stores carbon, and feeds us, and all we say is we want to save the planet... Why not take action? Let World Oceans Day serve to raise even more awareness.

Caring for our surroundings should be just another of our habits, not an obligation that requires effort. Everything is interconnected, and if the planet suffers a wound created by humans, we will later fall victim. We get distracted by multiple tasks and don't focus on the essentials. First things first. And if the foundation of humanity has a crack, it must be closed to prevent it from getting worse.

On Oceans Day, Casual Hotels wants to share 10 interesting facts about the ocean that might interest you, as well as raise awareness of the importance of taking care of our HOME:

According to one estimate, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050.
Marine species account for 90% of human-caused warming and absorb 25% of the carbon dioxide we emit.
The oceans occupy 71% of the planet's surface.
The deepest place on the planet is the Mariana Trench, which reaches a depth of up to 11,000 meters.
The average ocean temperature is two degrees Celsius.
The planet's oceans contain 20 million tons of gold. There are 230,000 species recorded in all the world's oceans. Yet, it is said that there is a much larger amount, but the exact amount is unknown due to a lack of research.
The largest animal that has ever lived on Earth is the blue whale.
Plastic debris in the ocean kills approximately 1 million seabirds each year.
Due to the melting of the poles, some coastal cities will disappear in the coming years.
It's believed that the cities of the future will be underwater. This takes into account several factors, such as the aggressive greenhouse effect that would affect the Earth if we continue to pollute in the same way.
In the deep ocean, there is a jellyfish with the ability to live forever. The turritopsis jellyfish is able to reverse its aging process when it is about to die. In this way, it can maintain biological immortality.

In addition to these interesting facts, we recommend reading a work composed of four songs to raise awareness about the global plastic crisis.

At Casual Hoteles, as an environmentally conscious company, we've already taken steps to do what we can, for example by removing plastic bottles from our offices and replacing them with reusable stainless steel bottles. This is in addition to other actions to help curb climate change.

And after all this reflection... As proof that we love the sea, have you seen our ocean-inspired hotels? Casual del Mar Málaga and Casual de las Olas San Sebastián are themed with everything related to the sea, the beach, surfing... you can relax during a constant Ocean Day, enjoying beautiful images, raising awareness, etc. If you are also a sea lover, you can enjoy some spectacular days surrounded by waves and sand. Either destination is a marvelous place to enjoy the sea and its beaches.

Happy Oceans Day!