Clearly, marine hypoxia is a complicated issue. Now that you know more about it, consider these six easy lifestyle adjustments that almost anyone can try to employ.
1
Eat Organic
Since artificial fertilizers are a huge contributer to the algae blooms that lead to hypoxia, a small step to take is eating organic. Foods without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are better for people and the environment alike, so eating organic is a wothwhile investment.
2
Eat Less Fish
As these fragile marine ecosystems attempt to recover from dead zones. Oceans are also having to
deal with overfishing, pollution from events such as oil spills and litter, acidification, and more issues¹¹. Our vast and precious resource is more easily damaged by humans that it may seem. Eating less fish or less meat in general will improve human and environmental health.
3
Clean Energy
Though the two issues may seem disconnected, they reall
Solutions
As with any environmental issue, it is important to remember that there are ways to fix it. Here are some steps to take to stop Ocean Dead Zones.
How YOU can help
9 Oceans Monthly/June, 2014