Choked by plastic, overfished, and threatened by exploding "dead zones" where life can't survive -- our oceans desperately need help.



Scientists say the only way to recover is rapidly expanding the number of mega marine reserves, proven to give the time and space the seas need to heal.



Right now we have a golden chance to win a big one -- Brazil's President Temer has a proposal on his desk to create an unprecedented, 900,000 square kilometre reserve in pristine ocean home to colourful coral reef, majestic whales, and dozens of endangered species.



But with a decision due any day, mining and other industrial interests are lobbying like crazy to scale-back or even scrap the plan. We can make the difference. Temer's global reputation has tanked, and allies say if he thinks the reserve could help, it could tip the scales. So let's build an international mega-petition showing him the way -- Avaaz will work with the Environment Minister to deliver our voices right to the President's office.