Monthly Archives: June 2017

Get your shark on!

Learn more about shark science!

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Join in on the fun and help make your ocean feel special by celebrating World Ocean Day

10 ways to get involved

You and your community can make an impact on Oceans Day no matter where you live!

1. Learn: Learn all you can. Read, surf the web and experience the ocean directly.

2. Conserve: Be mindful of your water consumption, especially when washing your car or watering your lawn.

3. Reduce:  Cut down household pollutants and properly dispose of herbicides, pesticides, paints, and cleaning products.

4. Recycle: Reduce waste. Dispose of trash properly. Where possible, recycle, reuse, and compost.

5. Commute Consciously: Use fuel efficient vehicles, bicycles, or carpool to reduce automobile pollution. Recycle motor oil and repair oil and air conditioning leaks.

6. Don’t Dump: Protect ocean wildlife. Don’t dispose of fishing lines, nets, or plastic items in or near the water.

7. Care:  Be considerate of sea life habitats. Don’t bother sea birds, mammals, and turtles or their nesting grounds. Support marine protected areas.

8. Take Action: Get involved. Take part in a beach cleanup or other ocean-oriented activities.

9. Host: Plan an Oceans Day event in your community.

10. Share: Spread the word on the importance of ocean health, on community events, and on World Oceans Day.