Most of our entire planet is made up of water, around 72%. Most of that water is part of the oceans that make up much of this world we live in. The oceans are a huge part of our ecosystem and trade routes, shouldn’t we be taking care of them? Water surrounds our planet, and within these waters are creatures and botany that depend on the oceans remaining habitable. On June 8th, we celebrate saving the oceans, its water, and the animals and plants that live in them. This day is called World’s Ocean Day.
Why is the ocean important? Why should we care? Well, World’s Ocean Day isn't just about how the blue waters look pretty. The ocean provides us with food and water that we don't even think about. Many countries get most of their food from the ocean because they live right next to it. The fish and seafood that we eat all come from the oceans and water on Earth. Without our oceans, none of these animals would be able to live in the first place. These bodies of water provide habitats for water creatures to live in, oxidized water for them to breathe, and food for them to eat. And since we depend on these creatures for food, that means we should take care of what they need in order to survive and become our sea“food”. The ocean also provides us with clean water, since it’s a huge part of the water cycle. The water from the oceans get evaporate and help become the purified water from the water cycle. Not only does it benefit our stomachs, but our lungs as well. The water in the ocean is able to chemically bond with the carbon dioxide into the air, taking away some of the carbon dioxides in our atmosphere with the result of our oceans being a little more acidic. Rainfall near the oceans can help pick up particulates and dust in the air. All of these things are just a fraction of what the oceans can do.
To save the oceans, people celebrate it with a variety of things. Professors and environmental specialists give speeches on this day to commemorate the ocean and all that is it does for us and safety tips to help prevent pollution in our oceans. People take scenic walks on beaches to appreciate our oceans for its aesthetics and beauty. The oceans provide so much for us and the world; so, we should truly take a look at it and give thanks to everything it does for us.
While you should appreciate the vast ocean, you should also be mindful of the danger it can bring. One of the most dangerous areas is The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil's Triangle. Most of you may have heard of the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle at some point. It is located in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. Numbers of ships and aircrafts have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. However, according to Aviation Safety Network and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), many of these disappearances can be linked to storm activity in the area, or to unsafe conditions on the vehicles themselves. Another explanation is that The Bermuda Triangle is one of only two places on Earth where the compass points to true north rather than magnetic north. So ships and planes often find themselves lost around there.
It is clear to see that there is beauty and mystery when it comes to the ocean. We should protect the ocean and also protect ourselves around it. This summer, go out and have fun at the beach if you live near or visiting coastal areas, but not without acknowledging how amazing the giant bodies of water on this earth are.
Protect the
Ocean
by Dexter Hom
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