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To introduce the topic of oceans to you, here's a fun little play created by Team Virginia:
Citation: https://earthdaynetherlands.com/2018/02/21/today-feb-21st-is-worldwide-plastic-free-day/
Why You Should Protect Our Oceans
Why You Should Protect Our Oceans
Our oceans are a crucial part of our survival - but right now, they're polluted and not in a good state. Many have already made an effort to pitch in and help out Earth's oceans, but not enough. The Earth could always sue more helpers, which is what we're doing. We believe that anyone, no matter the age, race, or sex, can help contribute to helping the ocean. Helping protect our oceans is extremely easy, although it may require changing your normal routine.
Here's the Statistics:
Here's the Statistics:
The World's Oceans Are Infested With Plastic
The World's Oceans Are Infested With Plastic
It is common to be at a beach and see trash everywhere - but it shouldn't. People around the world have been so used to going to beaching and throwing their trash on the ground, or witnessing others litter, that many view it as "normal and something that we can't fix. But we need to fix that problem, since the world's oceans are full of trash, and it's affecting not only the animals that live in it, but also us too. Although fixing this problem seems extremely difficult, if everyone around the world did their part, the world's oceans will be clean in no time.
Citation: https://www.statista.com/chart/8616/the-worlds-oceans-are-infested-with-plastic/
The Countries Polluting The Oceans The Most
The Countries Polluting The Oceans The Most
Many consider this age to be the world's "Modern Age," but apparently not modern enough to reduce the pollution they're producing. The world is dominated by large countries that are able to produce the most, meaning that they produce lots of waste. Many of these countries have put a lot of effort into making sure that they don't pollute the oceans - and it shows, since they don't show up on this graph. If you are concerned with how much your country is polluting the ocean, you may be able to write your government a letter, depending on where you live, but do not worry if your government does not listen to its people.
Citation: https://www.statista.com/chart/12211/the-countries-polluting-the-oceans-the-most/
Top Ten Trash Items Found In The Ocean
Top Ten Trash Items Found In The Ocean
Many already know that trash is a huge problem regarding oceans, and some have even made an effort to collect trash on beaches and/or in oceans. This is great, but, according to this graph, lots of common everyday items are found. You can help this effort by not using or reducing your use of these items.
Citation: https://www.projectaware.org/news/one-million-less-pieces-trash-our-ocean
There Are Fewer Fish In The Sea Than Ever Before
There Are Fewer Fish In The Sea Than Ever Before
Over-fishing is a huge problem regarding oceans. Lots of people know what over-fishing is, but many do not realize how severe the problem is. According to this graph, there are fewer fish in the sea than ever before, and over-fishing is one of the causes of this. You can help stop over-fishing in several ways, like writing letters to your government, or making smart consumer choices.
Citation: http://www.bluebird-electric.net/oceanography/Global_Ocean_Commisioners/Ratan_Tata.htm
Citation: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/when-and-why-is-the-world-oceans-day-celebrated.html
World Ocean Day:
World Ocean Day:
The oceans are an important part of Earth, and without them, life would cease to exist on Earth. That's why, annually, every June 8th, World Ocean Day is celebrated all across the world. World Ocean Day is typically celebrated in lots of ways, which all have to do with helping the ocean. From picking up trash on beaches to helping animals in the ocean, World Ocean Day is a day that is supposed to be celebrated to help the oceans of the world.
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