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World Oceans Day
WORLD OCEANS DAY:
Richard Branson's top tips for saving our oceans
by Richard Branson
To celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8, 2017, activist
and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson suggests ten things
everyone can do to help care for the oceans...
>> Eight million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans every
year
>> It is predicted that by 2050 there will be more plastic in
the ocean than fish
4. Take care of the beach
Tidy up after yourself and others, and join a global movement to keep beaches,
waterways and the ocean rubbish-free. Visit oceanconservancy.org
Pollution from land-based sources is the primary cause of
coral degradation.
1. Reduce your carbon impact
Limit the damage to coral reefs and marine life caused by ocean acidification
from increased carbon dioxide emissions by reducing your carbon footprint.
Use public or cleaner transport, adopt energy-saving options at home, eat locally
produced organic food and cut down on meat and dairy. When you fly, offset
your carbon impact by investing in the protection of seagrass beds, which are
highly effective in capturing carbon. Visit oceanfdn.org
2. Get to know your seafood
To help conserve fish stocks so they can continue feeding us in the future,
download a sustainable seafood guide for your country and ask your fishmonger
questions. Discover which seafoods are commonly mislabelled and find out how
your supermarket ranks in seafood buying. Where possible, support your local
fishermen. Visit panda.org or usa.oceana.org
3. Reduce the plastic soup
Use fewer plastic products, recycle whenever possible, and say no to single-use
plastics, such as plastic bottles, bags and straws, to help reduce the amount of
plastic in the ocean. Support efforts to “ban the bead” and avoid products with
microbeads in them. Check out the National Resources Defense Council’s 10
ways to reduce your plastic use and move towards a plastic-free future by taking
the #OneLess pledge. Visit nrdc.org or zsl.org
Eight million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans every year
5. Encourage businesses to turn ‘blue’
The ocean is everybody’s business so encourage your workplace/company to
become more ocean friendly. Visit oceanunite.org
6. Look out for ecologically responsible products
Support efforts by fashion and beauty brands helping save the oceans, such as
by making stylish and sustainable outdoor furniture, sunglasses and any other
products from recycled ocean plastic.
Individuals and businesses can make a huge impact on the health of the
oceans
7. Get active politically
Demand that your government prioritises the conservation of marine life
nationally by protecting at least 30 per cent of the ocean as marine reserves
by 2030. Request that it also does this internationally by supporting a strong
new UN agreement – the Paris Agreement for the Ocean – in 2017 to protect
marine life on the high seas, which makes up nearly two-thirds of our oceans.
Visit highseasalliance.org
8. Learn all you can about the ocean
Join the conversation and sign up to Ocean Unite’s monthly newsletter,
The Navigator, to keep your finger on the pulse. Spread the word about the
importance of ocean protection and ask your local education authority to ensure
that learning about the seas is part of the curriculum.
It is predicted that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish
9. Be a responsible ocean-user
If, like me, you love watersports, treat the ocean with respect – never throw
anything overboard and be aware of marine life in the waters around you, such as
delicate corals. Also know that your choice of skin protection can have an impact
on the ocean. Choose a suncream that does not contain oxybenzone, which is a
UV-filtering chemical found in thousands of brands. It can be fatal to baby corals
and, in high concentrations, harmful to people.
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10. Support organisations that are working to protect the ocean
Help efforts by making a regular donation, or offering your time to work as a
volunteer. You can even protect the seas and look cool by getting your hands
on one of Ocean Unite’s special-edition T-shirts and tote bags, signed by yours
truly, with proceeds going towards efforts to protect the ocean. Visit oceanunite.
teemill.co.uk
If you want to do more to tackle some of the biggest threats currently facing
our oceans, check out how you can get further involved in World Oceans Day
2017. MS
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