How You Can Help Conserve Our Oceans In 2020
If you’ve been on a San Diego sailing tour or you’ve seen documentaries on ocean life, you’re probably looking for ways you can help marine life thrive. It’s no secret that the actions of humans are polluting oceans and killing marine animals on a global scale. The best way to combat the problem is by making modifications to your own daily habits. Here are some simple and effective ways to do your part to conserve our oceans in 2020 and beyond.
Become Informed
Before you can help solve a problem, you need to be aware it exists. There are many ways to become informed about ocean life and pollution. San Diego whale watching is a thrilling way to appreciate marine life up close, while documentaries can help you understand how the little things you do every day can make a difference in how clean ocean water is.
Conserve Water
If every person in the world would use less water on a daily basis, the results would be incredible. Cutting back on water usage is as easy as doing larger loads of laundry at a time or turning off the tap water while you brush your teeth. Small changes can make a big difference in the long run.
Reduce Waste (Especially Plastic)
Did you know much of the world’s waste ends up in the oceans? Human waste can be extremely harmful to ocean life. Plastic, in particular, poses a big hazard to everything from microalgae to whales. If you want to avoid seeing a reduction of whales in the San Diego whale watching report, you can help by reducing waste whenever possible and avoiding the use of plastics.
Reduce Pollutants
In addition to plastic, there are other human pollutants that regularly make their way to the ocean. Bottles of cleaning products and aerosol sprays can have a catastrophic effect on the health of marine animals. You can do your part to protect them by using nontoxic household cleaning and beauty products. If you do use chemicals, dispose of them safely.
Dispose of Prescription Drugs Properly
Many people throw leftover prescription drugs in the garbage can or flush them down the toilet. In both scenarios, the drugs can end up in the ocean. When fish and other ocean animals are exposed to these drugs, their behaviors can change. In some cases, the behavior changes can affect survival. Instead of tossing your unused prescriptions in the trash or flushing them down the toilet, dispose of them properly. Look for prescription drug disposal events in your community or contact your local pharmacy to find out if they will dispose of the drugs for you.
Fish Responsibly
Fishing can be a great way to save money on food and bond with family and friends. If you go fishing for pleasure, make sure you follow “catch and release” practices so you don’t needlessly kill the fish you catch but don’t want to eat.
These are all simple practices anyone can adopt to conserve oceans this year. To gain a greater appreciation of the ocean and the life within it, consider booking a San Diego sailing tour this year as well.
