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If you got morals protect corals! By Ocean Wilkins Qld  

 

Human activities are putting the world's oceans' health at risk. Over 80% of marine pollution is caused by land-based activities. Entire marine ecosystems are undergoing fast change, from coral bleaching to sea level rise. Global warming is altering the ocean's chemistry and a variety of oceanic processes, endangering many kinds of marine creatures that are unable to adapt to higher temperatures. Overfishing is a major issue in a number of regions of the world. Conservationists argue for the establishment of large marine reserves to save the ocean's biodiversity. Plastics pose a significant and rising menace to the seas. Each year, an estimated 17.6 billion pounds of plastic seeps into the marine ecosystem from terrestrial sources—roughly the equivalent of throwing a garbage truck load of plastic into our seas every minute. And plastics will never disappear. Currently, three-quarters of the world's coral reefs are threatened. At current anticipated rates of warming and ocean acidification, it is projected that all coral reefs would be destroyed by 2050. "Corals are suffering from poor water quality as a result of deforestation and coastal agriculture, as well as increased fishing pressure on beneficial creatures that aid in their health, such as reef fish," Mr Ack said. 

 

"Ocean warming due to climate change and ocean acidification due to excessive carbon absorption both pose substantial long-term threats to reefs. "At the present pace of warming, seas will be too warm for coral reefs by 2050, culminating in the extinction of the world's most ecologically diversified marine ecosystem." Between 1970 and 2010, populations of the Scrombidae fish family, which includes tuna, mackrel, and bonito, decreased by 74%. Around one in every four shark, ray, and skate species are currently endangered, while the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List classified four turtle species as endangered or critically endangered — hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, loggerhead, and green Coral reefs are home to nearly 25% of all marine species, yet they cover less than 1% of the ocean. Between 1980 and 2005, about 20% of mangrove cover was lost. Seagrass cover has decreased by 30% during the previous century. We must encourage businesses to provide plastic-free alternatives to single-use plastics, including straws, plastic cutlery, coffee cups, water bottles, plastic bags, balloons, plastic-wrapped vegetables, and take-out food containers. Carbon dioxide, a well-known glasshouse gas, is acidifying our seas. This is contributing to the global loss of corals, as the rising acidity of the water weakens their calcium skeletons. You can significantly minimise your carbon footprint by using some of the following easy measures: Rather than driving a car, ride a bike, walk, or take public transportation. When you leave a room, turn off the lights. • When it's cold outside, put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat. 

 

 Add some variety to your diet by purchasing wild seafood that has been harvested responsibly.It is a renewable resource that consumes little freshwater and emits less carbon dioxide than land-based proteins such as beef. Numerous goods are directly associated with the exploitation of endangered or vulnerable species, irresponsible fishing practises, and pollution. Avoid cosmetics sunscreens containing harmful chemicals stop the use of shark squalene, coral or sea turtle shell jewellery, souvenir conch, nautilus, and other animal shells, as well as single-use plastics such as straws and water bottles that might wind up in our seas. These goods contribute to unsustainable fishing practises and jeopardise critical species and habitats. We can safeguard marine life and our seas by electing public representatives who support sound ocean policy. Conduct a thorough study of the candidates and make an informed choice before exercising your right (and obligation) to vote. And don't let Election Day be your final communication with them. Maintain contact with your candidates and elected officials on a regular basis to remind them of the policies you support. Most importantly act be involved support grassroots movements that are positively effective and have a great message. 

 

 What is effective? Projects like MeerLeben-Hermann Weber Bad Kunst Projekt, which incorpor ate instructional art into public areas, promote awareness of the wonderful and fragile ocean creatures. This example,takes the beauty of artistic talent and provides a way for people to start asking questions about how they can help.