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What are some of the current challenges faced
by the international community in caring for
the oceans?
The oceans are not ruled by any government,
except along coastlines. The “middle” of the
ocean is not regulated by anyone, thus there is
the “out of sight, out of mind” thinking. Much
more education needs to take place so that people are aware of the issues and challenges facing
us. We must stop pollution from entering the
ocean and it has to be stopped on land.
How can parents and kids get involved in protecting the ocean?
Reduce the plastic pollution in your own home.
Stop buying convenience items, things that are
meant to be used just once and then thrown
away. Look closely at the products you use in
your home and try to replace them with sustainable products.
What are five things people all over the world
need to do in order to protect our oceans?
That’s easy: reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse and
re-design!
This year, my family will be celebrating World
Oceans Day at a local event, along with 600+
communities around the globe. To find a local event or to host one of your own, check out
World Oceans Day’s website, worldoceansday.
org and Facebook page.
Philanthropist Marieta Francis volunteering in support of the cause.
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