2015 is an important year for the ocean and the people of the sea in more than one way. Climate negotiations should lead to an ambitious global treaty. The Millennium Development Goals should be succeeded by post 2015 objectives and we will only know at the end whether country representatives agree to a specific objective for the ocean, the giver of life. Food security is a continued concern for millions of people. In Europe, the major challenge is implementing the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy effectively on the ground. Mundus maris will continue its path of doing and sharing research and cultural activities about the three major threats to the ocean and what we can together do about it. We engage with others in developing the new narratives of sustainable living with the ocean and take action together.