Rescue is a plea to save
the ocean environment. Ocean pollution is a problem that directly affects
sea life. It indirectly affects human health. Healthy oceans are vital to
sustaining all life on Earth. Covering approximately 75% of the earth's
surface, our oceans provide food, natural resources, recreation and
precious life-saving medicines for many people. Care of the oceans
protects the survival of not only land dwellers, but also maintains the
well being and biodiversity of the inhabitants of the ocean as well.
Sustaining and preserving the ocean's unique organisms and habitats
protects all life on earth for future generations.
What you can do right now to stop ocean pollution?
- Get educated and share your knowledge!
- Choose to buy items with less packaging, generating less trash.
- Recycle whenever possible.
- Discard trash in closed containers.
- Take the time to retrieve broken fishing line - one of the most dangerous items for wildlife.
- Keep cutting up those six pack rings.
- Don't pour oil, engine fluids, cleaners, or household chemicals down storm drains or sinks.
- Find approved motor oil and household chemical recycling or disposal facilities near your home, and make sure your family and friends use them.
- Use lawn, garden and farm chemicals sparingly and wisely. Before spreading chemicals or fertilizer, check the weather forecast for rain so they don't wash away.
- Repair automobile or boat engine leaks immediately.
Want to make a difference?
American Oceans Campaign
Working in coastal communities across the country to revitalize the
nation's oceans and coastal waters with two primary goals: restore and
protect ocean habitats and ensure clean, safe beach water.
Web Site: http://www.americanoceans.org
Blue Voice
Using the power of streaming video and internet technology to preserve and
protect the oceans, Blue Voice.org brings vital information to a worldwide
audience of concerned citizens and empowers them to act.
Web Site: http://www.bluevoice.org
Boating Clean & Green
A state-wide program from the California Coastal Commission designed to
reduce pollution from boating and marine business; including boater
education and focusing on environmentally sound boating practices, with
technical assistance to marine businesses and local government.
Web site: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/ccbn/ccbndx.html
Caribbean Conservation Corporation
Protecting sea turtles and their habitats since 1959 through research,
education and advocacy.
Web Site: http://www.cccturtle.org
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
To keep coral reefs alive through conservation, education, and building
partnerships.
Web Site: http://www.coral.org
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Protecting animals and their environments worldwide
Web Site: http://www.ifaw.org
Marine Conservation Biology Institute
A nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding life in the sea by
advancing the science of marine conservation biology.
Web Site: http://www.mcbi.org
Marine Environmental Research Institute
Promoting scientific research and education on the impacts of pollution on
marine life and human health.
Web Site: http://www.meriresearch.org
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation will create meaningful
opportunities for public interaction with the nation's marine sanctuaries.
Through public and private sector partnerships, the Foundation will create
conservation-based education and outreach programs designed to preserve,
protect and promote these underwater treasures.
Web Site: http://www.nmsfocean.org
National Marine Sanctuary Program
Serving as a trustee for the nation's system of marine protected areas to
conserve, protect, and enhance their biodiversity, etc.
Web Site: http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov
NOAA Coastal Services Center
To foster and sustain the environmental and economic well being of the
coast by linking people, information, and technology
Web Site: http://www.csc.noaa.gov
The Ocean Conservancy
Protecting ocean ecosystems and conserving the global abundance and
diversity of marine wildlife. Through science-based advocacy, research and
public education, The Ocean Conservancy informs, inspires and empowers
people to speak and act for the oceans.
Web Site: http://www.cmc-ocean.org
Ocean Futures
Seeking to provide a global community with a forum for exploring issues
affecting the ocean.
Web Site: http://www.oceanfutures.org
Oceana
Oceana is a new non-profit, international advocacy organization created
with the sole purpose of protecting the world's oceans to sustain the
circle of life.
Web Site: http://www.oceana.org
Project AWARE
Project AWARE Foundation - Conserving
underwater environments through education, advocacy and action.
Web site: http://www.projectaware.org/
REEF
Mobilizes volunteer recreational divers to conduct fish surveys. Data is
used by scientists and conservation managers.
Web Site: http://www.reef.org
Reef Relief
Reef Relief is a non profit membership organization dedicated to Preserve
and Protect Living Coral Reef Ecosystems.
Web Site: http://www.reefrelief.org
SeaWeb
A multimedia public education project designed to raise awareness of the
world ocean and the life within it.
Web Site: http://www.seaweb.org
Surfrider Foundation
To protect and preserve the world's waves and beaches, for all people,
through conservation, activism, research and education.
Web Site: http://www.surfrider.org
The Marine Mammal Center
To rehabilitate marine mammals in distress, research marine mammal and
ocean health, and educate to promote conservation.
Web Site: http://www.tmmc.org
The Whaleman Foundation
The Whaleman Foundation is an oceanic research, education, production, and
conservation organization dedicated to preserving and protecting dolphins,
whales, porpoises, and their habitats.
Web Site: http://www.whaleman.org/
World Wildlife Fund
Protecting endangered habitats and species around the globe.
Web Site: http://www.wwf.org
