Save the Ocean Life and Save Earth

World Oceans Day And Mind-Blowing Facts About The Blue Planet BY  SHANE CROUCHER ON 6/8/18 AT 11:03 AM It’s World Oceans Day on Friday June 8, an event coordinated by The Ocean Project, and its goal is to get the world talking about the perilous state of oceans. Around 2,000 organizations are involved with The Ocean Project, including aquariums, zoos and museums. Their focus for World Oceans Day 2018? “Preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean,” according to the official website. Plastic pollution is a huge problem in our oceans. Waste plastic created by humans finds its way into the water, contaminating and killing the wealth of life within it. Ocean campaigners are pushing for governments to take responsibility for the state of our waters before the current crisis gets any worse. To mark World Oceans Day 2018, here are some mind-blowing and alarming facts about the ocean that should both inspire and worry you. Plastic bottles and...

Five Asian Countries Dump More Plastic Into Oceans Than Anyone Else Combined: How You Can Help Hannah Leung  ,  FORBES STAFF Indonesia’s Citarum River­, blackened by debris beyond recognition, has been dubbed the most polluted  river in the world . The situation has gotten so bad that the army was recently called in to remove the plastic waste -- and prevent further dumping in the waterway, according to  media reports . An Indonesian worker removes plastic and other garbage clogging the Citarum river on March 25, 2016 in West Java, Indonesia. JEFTA IMAGES / BARCROFT MEDIA It’s just one sliver of the massive pollution problem in Asia.  China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are dumping more plastic into oceans than the rest of the world combined  , according to a 2017 report  by  Ocean Conservancy .  This isn’t just an Asia problem. Plastic is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world. The U.S. wast...

WWF Home to over 25% of all marine life on the planet, our coral reefs are vital for the ecosystem. However without urgent action to address climate change, pollution, overfishing amongst other threats, we could stand to lose them. Be a part of the change we need to save our home and spread the word on saving our coral reefs today. Tell us how you will  # Connect2Earth  today! https://www.worldwildlife.org/ SHARE ON:         

This is something I started to kill my spare time but this is a pretty serious issue in today's world. This is one of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals! Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources The world’s oceans – their temperature, chemistry, currents and life – drive global systems that make the Earth habitable for humankind. Our rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much of our food, and even the oxygen in the air we breathe, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. Throughout history, oceans and seas have been vital conduits for trade and transportation. Careful management of this essential global resource is a key feature of a sustainable future. Oceans cover three quarters of the Earth’s surface, contain 97 per cent of the Earth’s water, and represent 99 per cent of the living space on the planet by volume Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for thei...