In addition to the famous impacts of atmospheric carbon on global warming, there is an equally worrisome effect of carbon dioxide on the oceans: ocean acidification (or OA for short). Here at I2SEA we have a series of resources about OA, including Our Acidifying Ocean, which is an introductory activity and virtual lab (note: now mobile compatible!).
A student suggested that we start a conversation topic about OA, and here it is! Have you heard about Ocean Acidification? If so, are you worried about it? How do you think we can best raise awareness about it among your fellow students and the general public? Have you seen particularly good links or films about OA that you would like to share? What are you doing to address the problem?
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Reducing waste and not litering
Reducing waste can be a good action to save oceans. The waste humans make and when they litter, all of it finds its way towards the ocean eventually. This can have a bad affect on the creatures living in the ocean leading to as high as making some go instinct. Recycling and picking up our trash can prevent all of this by making our oceans clean and a good environment for all the creatures on earth.
I agree to this. Bring a reusable bag when you go shopping is a easy way to reduce the use of single use bags; lowering the amount of waste that you produce. Another way that you can reduce waste is trying not to use a new ziplock bag everytime you pack a sandwich or snack. You can use the same Ziplock bag by washing it after you use it. This reduces the amount of plastic you use.