Today i want to draw you attention toward Marine pollution, its not only affecting our lives but also it has been turning out hazardous to aquatic life as well as Birds.
Every year, millions and millions of tons of debris end up in the ocean world wide, turning it into the world's biggest landfill and thus posing environmental, economic, health and aesthetic problems. In recent there is a video going viral on all over Internet About Consequences of Marine Debris on birds(Midway island, north pacific ocean):
I have collected few fact & figures about Marine pollution:
While this is a global problem, local efforts are ongoing to solve it. Together, through partnerships, work is being done nationwide to research, prevent, and reduce marine debris as well as educate the public to be better stewards of our ocean.
The NOAA Marine Debris Program has funded and helped support over 140 projects working with partners and addressing marine debris across the nation. Click here to learn about some of them.
Much is also being done on an international level to raise awareness and address this pervasive problem. One great example is the International Coastal Cleanup coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. The event is the largest marine debris and litter cleanup event in the world. It is held on the 3rd Saturday of every September and is coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. The NOAA Marine Debris Program is a proud sponsor of this event.
Everyone, no matter how close to or far from the ocean, can contribute to the solution. It’s simple: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle - (1) Try to reduce the amount of trash you produce (e.g., try to purchase items with minimal additional packaging); (2) Make use of items that are reusable rather than disposable; and (3) when you do use disposable items, remember to recycle![read more here]
Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup tells us ‘10 Things You Can Do To Stop Marine Debris’.
1.Join Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup.
2.Clean up your trash. Throw all trash away in proper receptacles, even when you’re not on the water. Pick up any debris you see while out.
3.Collect your monofilament fishing line. Don’t leave fishing line behind and retrieve any other line you may find while fishing, but be careful not to tug on snagged lines, which could be caught on habitat below the surface.
4.Contain and properly clean spills when boating. Use oil-absorbent rags and materials to clean spills. Check Ocean Conservancy’s Good Mate manual for helpful tips on reducing your negative impacts on the water.
5.Recycle used motor oil and oil filters. Local gas stations should have appropriate facilities for recycling these materials. NEVER pour oil, paint, antifreeze or other household chemicals into an open sewer or down a storm drain.
6.Consider organic alternatives to household detergents and cleaners. Use lemon juice, vinegar and baking soda for household cleaning. Avoid using fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and harsh chemical cleaners that can wash into waterways.
7.Choose reusable items and use fewer disposable ones. Use fewer disposable bags when shopping or bring your own reusable ones.
8.Properly dispose of used batteries and electronics. Use your local recycling center. Don’t dump them in landfills. Electronics leach harmful chemicals into the environment that take a long time to disperse.
9.Keep streets, sidewalks, parking lots and storm drains clear of trash and debris – they empty into our ocean.
10.Contact your elected representatives and let them know you care about marine debris – and that they should, too. Vote for candidates who support marine debris prevention and policies that protect our environment.
Must Spread It To Everyone!
This video is about an island in the ocean at 2000 km from any other coast line. Nobody lives, only birds and yet, you will not believe what you will see here. Please don’t throw anything into the sea. Unbelievable, just look at the consequences.If you have watched above video, you must be aware of consequences of marine debris now, it could even get more worse if we won't do anything or if we don't take serious step toward marine pollution awareness.
I have collected few fact & figures about Marine pollution:
- Each year, three times as much rubbish is dumped into the world's oceans as the weight of fish caught.
- Land-based sources (such as agricultural run-off, discharge of nutrients and pesticides and untreated sewage including plastics) account for approximately 80% of marine pollution, globally.
- There are now close to 500 dead zones covering more than 245,000 km² globally, equivalent to the surface of the United Kingdom.
- The United Nations Environment Programme estimated in 2006 that every square mile of ocean contains 46,000 pieces of floating plastic.
- Plastic debris causes the deaths of more than a million seabirds every year, as well as more than 100,000 marine mammals.
- Plastics can contribute to reduce our carbon footprint. They provide improved insulation, lighter packaging, are found in phones, computers, medical devices, etc. but appropriate disposal is often not addressed.
- Seven of the EU Member States plus Norway and Switzerland recover more than 80% of their used plastics. These countries adopt an integrated waste and resource management strategy to address each waste stream with the best options. However, waste and disposal remain an issue in most of the world.
What is being done to address marine debris in the US and around the world?
The NOAA Marine Debris Program has funded and helped support over 140 projects working with partners and addressing marine debris across the nation. Click here to learn about some of them.
Much is also being done on an international level to raise awareness and address this pervasive problem. One great example is the International Coastal Cleanup coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. The event is the largest marine debris and litter cleanup event in the world. It is held on the 3rd Saturday of every September and is coordinated by the Ocean Conservancy. The NOAA Marine Debris Program is a proud sponsor of this event.
Everyone, no matter how close to or far from the ocean, can contribute to the solution. It’s simple: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle - (1) Try to reduce the amount of trash you produce (e.g., try to purchase items with minimal additional packaging); (2) Make use of items that are reusable rather than disposable; and (3) when you do use disposable items, remember to recycle![read more here]
Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup tells us ‘10 Things You Can Do To Stop Marine Debris’.
1.Join Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup.
2.Clean up your trash. Throw all trash away in proper receptacles, even when you’re not on the water. Pick up any debris you see while out.
3.Collect your monofilament fishing line. Don’t leave fishing line behind and retrieve any other line you may find while fishing, but be careful not to tug on snagged lines, which could be caught on habitat below the surface.
4.Contain and properly clean spills when boating. Use oil-absorbent rags and materials to clean spills. Check Ocean Conservancy’s Good Mate manual for helpful tips on reducing your negative impacts on the water.
5.Recycle used motor oil and oil filters. Local gas stations should have appropriate facilities for recycling these materials. NEVER pour oil, paint, antifreeze or other household chemicals into an open sewer or down a storm drain.
6.Consider organic alternatives to household detergents and cleaners. Use lemon juice, vinegar and baking soda for household cleaning. Avoid using fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and harsh chemical cleaners that can wash into waterways.
7.Choose reusable items and use fewer disposable ones. Use fewer disposable bags when shopping or bring your own reusable ones.
8.Properly dispose of used batteries and electronics. Use your local recycling center. Don’t dump them in landfills. Electronics leach harmful chemicals into the environment that take a long time to disperse.
9.Keep streets, sidewalks, parking lots and storm drains clear of trash and debris – they empty into our ocean.
10.Contact your elected representatives and let them know you care about marine debris – and that they should, too. Vote for candidates who support marine debris prevention and policies that protect our environment.
Must Spread It To Everyone!
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