Watch this video with your family and friends to learn small things you can do that could have a big impact on the well-being of our ocean.
Eating sustainable seafood, reducing your waste, and getting involved are all good ways to help care for the ocean. Try some of these other simple tips to become a real ocean hero!
- Conserve water. Being water-wise can make a big difference for the ocean, cut your family's costs, and save energy. Try turning the water off when you brush your teeth, taking shorter showers, fixing leaky pipes, air-drying dishes and clothes, and letting the rain wash your car. How creative can you be when it comes to saving water?
- Explore. Discover the answer to the question, "How are you connected to the ocean?" Get to know your local lakes, streams, ponds, and rivers. Then explore how they are connected to the ocean using maps, books, and local experts.
- Learn about the ocean. Dive into reading! Read about the ocean and ways you can help. Visit aquariums and zoos to meet the ocean animals that will benefit from your help.
- Take a vacation. Plan a trip to the beach. Visit a marine protected area (MPA), support local businesses, and have fun in the water!
- Get your hands dirty. Plant a rain garden at home using native plants. Rain gardens trap stormwater runoff and keep it from polluting local waterways that lead to the ocean.
advocate
Verb
to argue in favor of something.
aquarium
Noun
a container or tank where aquatic plants and animals are kept, or an institution that keeps such containers.
chemical
Noun
molecular properties of a substance.
Noun
management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect.
conserve
Verb
to save or use wisely.
contaminate
Verb
to poison or make hazardous.
durability
Noun
ability to resist wear and decay.
Noun
group of organisms linked in order of the food they eat, from producers to consumers, and from prey, predators, scavengers, and decomposers.
food yield
Noun
amount of food produced in a specific area at a specific time.
harmful
Adjective
damaging.
implement
Verb
to carry out plans.
marine protected area (MPA)
Noun
area of the ocean where a government has placed limits on human activity.
native
Adjective
indigenous, or from a specific geographic region.
recycle
Verb
to clean or process in order to make suitable for reuse.
resource
Noun
available supply of materials, goods, or services. Resources can be natural or human.
seafood
Noun
fish and shellfish consumed by humans.
species
Noun
group of similar organisms that can reproduce with each other.
stormwater
Noun
excess water that overflows onto a road or other surface due to heavy rainfall.
wildlife
Noun
organisms living in a natural environment.
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