7 Things We Can Do
1. Make Safe, Sustainable Seafood Choices
Global fish populations are rapidly being depleted, some of it is due to the Pacific Trash Vortex. When shopping or dining out, help reduce the demand for almost extinct species by choosing seafood that is both healthful and sustainable.
2. Use Fewer Plastic Products
Plastics that end up as ocean debris contribute to habitat destruction and entangle and kill tens of thousands of marine animals each year. To limit your impact, carry a reusable water bottle, store food in non disposable containers, bring your own reusable bag when shopping, and recycle whenever possible.
3. Help Take Care of the Beach
Whether you enjoy diving, surfing, or relaxing on the beach, always clean up after yourself. Explore and appreciate the ocean without interfering with wildlife or removing rocks and coral. You should also encourage others to respect the marine environment or participate in beach cleanups.
4. Be an Ocean-Friendly Pet Owner (does not relate to the Trash Vortex)
Consider seafood sustainability when choosing food for your pet. Never flush cat litter, which are harmful to marine life. Avoid putting wild-caught saltwater fish in your aquarium, and never release any aquarium fish into the ocean or other bodies of water, this can introduce invasive species harmful to the existing ecosystem.
5. Support Organizations Working to Protect the Ocean
Many institutes and organizations are fighting to protect ocean habitats and marine wildlife. Find a national organization and consider giving financial support or volunteering for clean up. If you live near the coast, you can join up with a local group and get involved in projects that help the community near you.
6. Travel the Ocean Responsibly
Never throw anything overboard, and be aware of marine life in the waters around you. If you’re on a cruise for your vacation, do not throw anything overboard. That will disturb the marine life and will add more trash to the already huge Pacific Trash Vortex.
7. Educate Yourself About Oceans and Marine Life
All life on Earth is connected to the ocean. The more you learn about the issues that regard this system, the more you’ll want to help protect its health— and then share that knowledge to educate and inspire others.
Global fish populations are rapidly being depleted, some of it is due to the Pacific Trash Vortex. When shopping or dining out, help reduce the demand for almost extinct species by choosing seafood that is both healthful and sustainable.
2. Use Fewer Plastic Products
Plastics that end up as ocean debris contribute to habitat destruction and entangle and kill tens of thousands of marine animals each year. To limit your impact, carry a reusable water bottle, store food in non disposable containers, bring your own reusable bag when shopping, and recycle whenever possible.
3. Help Take Care of the Beach
Whether you enjoy diving, surfing, or relaxing on the beach, always clean up after yourself. Explore and appreciate the ocean without interfering with wildlife or removing rocks and coral. You should also encourage others to respect the marine environment or participate in beach cleanups.
4. Be an Ocean-Friendly Pet Owner (does not relate to the Trash Vortex)
Consider seafood sustainability when choosing food for your pet. Never flush cat litter, which are harmful to marine life. Avoid putting wild-caught saltwater fish in your aquarium, and never release any aquarium fish into the ocean or other bodies of water, this can introduce invasive species harmful to the existing ecosystem.
5. Support Organizations Working to Protect the Ocean
Many institutes and organizations are fighting to protect ocean habitats and marine wildlife. Find a national organization and consider giving financial support or volunteering for clean up. If you live near the coast, you can join up with a local group and get involved in projects that help the community near you.
6. Travel the Ocean Responsibly
Never throw anything overboard, and be aware of marine life in the waters around you. If you’re on a cruise for your vacation, do not throw anything overboard. That will disturb the marine life and will add more trash to the already huge Pacific Trash Vortex.
7. Educate Yourself About Oceans and Marine Life
All life on Earth is connected to the ocean. The more you learn about the issues that regard this system, the more you’ll want to help protect its health— and then share that knowledge to educate and inspire others.
The best thing to do to help reduce the Pacific Trash Vortex is to use less plastic. If everybody uses less plastic no matter the amount, we can help the animals living in the ocean and the ocean itself get healthier each day.