Don’t throw your rubbish in the sea or ocean as it can be deadly to many underwater species which mistakenly eat it. We are producing and throwing away more plastic than ever before. Single-use plastic can take thousands of years to break down and ends up accumulating in landfills, entering the ocean and killing marine wildlife.
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Donate to organizations fighting for ocean conservation.
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Support organizations actively condemning overfishing and illegal fishing, practices which could lead to fishless oceans in the near future.
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Avoid buying from companies dumping waste into the ocean.
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To help the conservation of marine species, adopt responsible habits of consumption such as demanding labeling, checking the fishing method, opting for local consumption and seasonal fish.
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About 80% of pollution in the sea comes from land. In order to avoid some 8 million tons of plastic waste ending up in the sea each year, promote a lifecycle management approach, which prevents waste by ensuring plastics are collectable, reusable, recyclable and subject to an end-of-life management.
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Buy your fish in local markets!
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Buy reusable straws. It is good for the environment and to save marine wildlife.
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Buy products that support the cleanup of the ocean.
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Be a responsible diver! Do not touch corals or animals as this could affect their life expectancy.