The Quiet Drowning of Our Oceans The Earth's waters face a crisis so subtle yet profound that it has largely gone unnoticed by the general public.
Scientists have been warning about the disappearance of oxygen from oceans and freshwater systems, but their warnings are often drowned out by other environmental concerns.
Aquatic deoxygenation refers to the decline in dissolved oxygen levels in our oceans, coastal waters, rivers, lakes, and streams.