Theresa Zabell: We will never beat the sea, we have to beat it with it.
The oceans cover 71% of the planet and act as a natural barrier against global warming, but their resilience has limits. Theresa Zabell, double Olympic champion and founder of Ecomar, calls for prevention, education and restoration to protect an ecosystem that is also crucial for the economy.
Theresa Zabell, double Olympic champion and founder of Ecomar, has called for prevention, education, and restoration to protect the oceans, which cover 71% of the planet and play a crucial role in mitigating global warming. Zabell, speaking at the IV EXPANSIÓN Green World & Sustainability Forum 2026, warned that the oceans' capacity to absorb excess heat is not unlimited, having absorbed over 90% of the excess heat generated in recent decades.
Ecomar, founded by Zabell over 27 years ago, works on education, prevention, and restoration of damaged ecosystems, including the replantation of Posidonia oceanica and the recovery of the red tuna population. The organization also educates around 100,000 children annually on the importance of marine conservation. Zabell emphasized the need for collective action, including private sector support, to address the environmental challenge and achieve a shared goal of protecting the planet.
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