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Saturday, 31 March 2018

The Easiest Way Of Becoming Ocean Protectors

By Carolyn Evans


The ocean is a whole new world. It goes so deep that a whole new civilization can be built on the ocean floor. As people had advanced and invented all kinds of chemical products, they have greatly impacted the ocean. This is especially because they use the ocean as their dumping site which has killed marine life for a very long time. The article teaches on how to be ocean protectors.

Carbon emission is one of the major contributors to depletion of the ozone layer. This means that you should try and minimize carbon emitting activities. For example, leave your car home once in a while in order to save on emmissions. If a lot of people try it at the same time, it is bound to make a difference. The environment will improve, and there will be no longer need for green houses.

When you visit a coastal region or even an Asian themed restaurant, you are most likely aiming at eating sea food. Sea food has become very common in the recent past. Due to the rise in demand, the sea creatures have been hunted almost to extinction. A way to stop this is not to order such species and encourage your friends and family to refrain from doing the same.

Plastic is one of the leading killers of marine life since they occupy space and release toxic gases to the water bases. If everyone takes a small step, we can all make the change. For example, you can use a reusable water bottle. When shopping you can bring a bag that is reusable and non-plastic. Some countries have gone the extra mile to completely ban plastic products.

For those who like giving back to the community, they may do so by cleaning up the beaches and rivers along the river bends. Many people like walking along the beach or even having a picnic at the beach. They leave all the plastic garbage there, and it is somehow pushed into the water. Such behavior has led to the sea becoming a dumping place.

Marine themed jewelry is usually very attractive. Before you buy it, ask yourself if it was actually acquired legally. If it is made of shells or even cowrie shells, it is fine. If it is however made from turtle shells or shark teeth, you should refrain from buying. Influence others towards not buying too. Eventually, they will go out of the market.

Pets are a companion. They take out the aspect of loneliness in our lives. They can be any kind of animal depending on how easy they are to live with. You may have a fish for a pet, and at some point, you may want to release it into the wild. Before you do so, study extensively on their habitat so that when you release it, you ensure both its survival and that of others.

You can recruit people into saving marine life. This is by mainly joining a group that deals in such. You may also start your own and lead it. Another option is to provide funds for already existing groups and help them raise awareness.




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