Daily Archives: June 8, 2017
10 ways to get involved
You and your community can make an impact on Oceans Day no matter where you live!
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Learn: Learn all you can. Read, surf the web and experience the ocean directly.
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Conserve: Be mindful of your water consumption, especially when washing your car or watering your lawn.
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Reduce: Cut down household pollutants and properly dispose of herbicides, pesticides, paints, and cleaning products.
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Recycle: Reduce waste. Dispose of trash properly. Where possible, recycle, reuse, and compost.
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Commute Consciously: Use fuel efficient vehicles, bicycles, or carpool to reduce automobile pollution. Recycle motor oil and repair oil and air conditioning leaks.
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Don’t Dump: Protect ocean wildlife. Don’t dispose of fishing lines, nets, or plastic items in or near the water.
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Care: Be considerate of sea life habitats. Don’t bother sea birds, mammals, and turtles or their nesting grounds. Support marine protected areas.
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Take Action: Get involved. Take part in a beach cleanup or other ocean-oriented activities.
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Host: Plan an Oceans Day event in your community.
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Share: Spread the word on the importance of ocean health, on community events, and on World Oceans Day.