Interactions with oceans are fundamental to the identities of many coastal Indigenous Peoples , and this influences Indigenous responses to climate hazards and adaptation. Around 30 million Indigenous Peoples live along coasts . Seafood consumption among Indigenous Peoples is much higher than for non-Indigenous populations, and marine species support many cultural, medicinal and traditional activities contributing to public health . Perpetuation of Indigenous cultures depends on protecting marine ecosystems and on adapting to changes in self-led ways  that promote self- determination . Indigenous resurgence, or reinvigorating Indigenous ways of life and traditional management, can include marine resource protection and ocean-sector development founded on culturally appropriate strategies and partnerships that are consistent
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