By 2025, the level of ocean acidification has reached a critical boundary, negatively impacting marine ecosystems. In particular, there is a decline in the number of organisms, including cold-water corals, tropical reefs, and Arctic animals. This ecological threat coincides with a projected global economic crisis that could become one of the most serious in recent decades.
A large-scale economic crisis is expected to unfold by mid or late 2025. Various economic indicators and expert assessments suggest a slowdown in global economic growth from 2.9% in 2024 to 2.4% in 2025, as well as a decrease in global trade volumes and an increase in inflation. The main reasons are heightened trade tensions, political instability, and high debt burdens in both developed and developing countries.
Critical factors contributing to the worsening economic situation include:
- A sharp decline in global oil and commodity prices, which reduces exporters' revenues and increases deficits for many states;
- A decrease in investments due to uncertainty and a deteriorating business climate;
- Rising unemployment and declining incomes, which affect consumption and increase inflationary pressure.
Combined with the ecological crisis in the oceans, these economic problems pose a serious challenge to the stability of the global system. Scientific and economic circles are calling for intensified efforts to mitigate the consequences — both in terms of conserving natural resources and stimulating the economy.
This complex of threats already requires the mobilization of international efforts to stabilize both the climate of the oceans and the global economy to avoid large-scale social and ecological upheavals in the near future.