Human Interaction

Most humans love marine life, yet human interaction with marine life has caused substantial problems for our friends beneath the sea. Humans are constantly polluting the ocean with chemicals and plastic which can directly kill marine animals and destroy marine life. Oil spills and extreme levels of sound pollution can make previously safe habitats hostile to the marine life that lives there. Destructive overfishing has depleted species of adult fish which not only harms the one species, but destroys the food-chain and therefore the entire ecosystem in an area of water. Unknowingly to most people, the lifestyles we maintain and the products we consume often contribute to the Armageddon occurring beneath the ocean’s surface. While this may seem bleak, all hope is not lost. You can make a positive difference in the future of marine life by taking simple actions. Banning microbead plastics in beauty products will help limit the plastic pollution experienced by marine life. The same goes for plastic bag bans; with less plastic in circulation, less will end up in the ocean. You can also support sustainable fishing efforts, ocean habitat restoration efforts, and legislation to protect marine life.