Yes, having fins is fun and all. However for the animals that depend on the sea as their home, their only option is in a rapidly declining state. I have swam among too many bleached reefs, walked too many microplastic littered beaches, and witnessed too many animals living with impaled hooks to not speak up. Just because you aren’t observing these things first hand does not mean they are not happening.
As it turns out, all life depends on our marine ecosystems, so this is something everyone should pay close attention to. Unsustainable fishing practices, rising sea temperatures, and plastic pollution are all major threats our waters face every single day. It has been estimated that the amount of plastic in the ocean will outmatch the number of fish by 2050. That’s not very far off. Most are not aware of the sheer magnitude of these changes that occur right before us. The goal here is not to strike fear, but to shine a light and empower people. I want to help others understand that we can’t maintain the status quo anymore, we have to start doing things differently. 🐠🦐🐬🐡🐟🦑🐳🐚🦈🐙🦀
Start by making small changes. Baby steps. The more that you do, the more you inspire, the greater the ripple will become and eventually real change can begin. Even though we should care for the environment every day of the year, June marks World Ocean month. How do you plan to participate?
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