Ocean Conservancy Resource Page

OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Mission:

“Ocean Conservancy is working with you to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, we create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.”

Sustainable Fisheries

Problem:

• Dealing with the aftermath of historic overfishing

• Many fish populations are in dire position

Learn more:

• Support the update bill to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)

• Learn more about how to support fish and fishermen here

ACTION STEP:

Email a congress member to display support for the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) here

Trash Free Seas

Problem:

• Ocean ecosystems worldwide are contaminated by plastic

• 8 million metric tons of plastic enters the ocean every year

Learn more:

• Read about the fight for trash free seas here

ACTION STEP:

Tell Congress to support legislation that cuts down on ocean plastics here

Participate in a 2021 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) here

Fun Resources!

• Trash Talkin’ Word Find

• Tall Trash Tale Mad Libs Activity

• Talking Trash Trivia page