12% of the global Merchant ships or about 20,000 vessels hail from the South East Asian region. We are the powerhouse of trade and need our waterways to provide as smooth a transit as possible. More than 70,000 species of marine life surrounding this region are at play to provide us this ecosystem. it is paramount to conserve and protect these species and not drive them to extinction. What can we as common citizens do to cause the change? In a fun conversation with Mr. Aditya Kakodkar along with 2 Planet Ninjas listen to this Episode of Panda Speaks called Marine Matters. Reach us on [email protected] for any queries you may have or if you wish to share any explorations of yours. You could either write or send us your recorded voice with your experience of exploring your own surroundings. Credits: Concept: Ms. Radhika Suri Script: Ms. Neha Raghav & Samarth Sheth Children Sharing Their Experiences: K Manikanta and Bhargavi Coordination Admin: Team WWF-India - Ms. Sulagna Roy, Ms. Natasha Ballal, Ms. Annesha Lahiri Editor of Recordings: Mr. Nimit Vaishnav --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wwf-india/message