Green Options » All the Way to the Ocean http://greenoptions.com/tag/all-the-way-to-the-ocean Posts tagged 'All the Way to the Ocean' Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:13:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Be a Part of the Solution on World Ocean Day http://planetsave.com/blog/2009/06/08/be-a-part-of-the-solution-on-world-ocean-day/ http://planetsave.com/blog/2009/06/08/be-a-part-of-the-solution-on-world-ocean-day/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:13:32 +0000 Joe Mohr http://planetsave.com/blog/2009/06/08/be-a-part-of-the-solution-on-world-ocean-day/

Happy World Ocean Day!

This brief post is meant to arm you with the knowledge and know-how to take action to protect our oceans.

According to the WWF,

Over 80% of marine pollution comes from land-based activities
A staggering amount of waste, much of which has only existed for the past 50 years or so, enters the oceans each year.

From plastic bags to pesticides - most of the waste we produce on land eventually reaches the oceans, either through deliberate dumping or from run-off through drains and rivers. This includes:

  • oil
  • fertilizers
  • solid garbage
  • sewage
  • toxic chemicals

From that bit of information we become quite aware that there are small changes we can make to help keep the oceans clean. However, to become part of a larger group of concerned citizens dedicated to the health of our oceans you may want to consider joining up with one of these five groups:

1. The Surfrider Foundation

OVERVIEW
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide.

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