https://www.oceanstories.org/welcome-sonora daily 1.0 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56d47d412b8ddea29eb012d8/1460388281962-GD7BDJQYTVG5FO2KCTN7/image-asset.png Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1545706756692-454FBG0N4RVCUFMFJZTO/image-asset.jpeg Welcome - Orgs and Groups to Join Photo by franckreporter/iStock / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1545706740327-QQA95Q4D6I6CHQBDY35A/image-asset.jpeg Welcome - What can I do to help? 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Industrial farming which relies on fertilisation is renowned for its excess nutrient runoff polluting waterways and the sea. Advocate for better waste management regulations and enforcement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1557875848536-J7P2CZ79WYSI0BTLK4UG/what+can+you+do-fishing.jpg The Solutions - Fight Harmful Fishing Eat less fish and always choose to buy certified sustainable seafood - look for MSC label.*** Support ‘no take’ zones (marine reserves and protected areas) which provide marine life with a reprieve from fishing pressure. Push for ‘ocean observers’ on all fishing vessels to better monitor and regulate fishing practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1557875675136-XQT3G340GM7WIOBT5SWD/what+can+you+do-02-plastic.jpg The Solutions - Reduce Plastic Pollution Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle. Be a conscious consumer. Avoid unnecessary items and items of convenience. Recognise that single-use bags and straw bans are an important first step, but must be part of a much more fundamental shift away from single-use, disposable items across our economy. Always leave the beach cleaner than you found it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1557875389740-XRAOI5V5IBOQ20FK3MF2/what-can-you-do-01_amended.jpg The Solutions - Combat Climate Change Reduce your carbon footprint: Drive less, fly less; walk and bike more, use public transport and bike more. Source your electricity from renewables.* Offset the carbon emissions you are still responsible for. with reputable companies .** Buy less: Say no to fast fashion; buy clothes that last, wear and repair them, or buy second hand. https://www.oceanstories.org/organisations daily 0.75 2019-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1551988111365-83SN7AEQXAMGDYXJIHMH/Ocean+Wise+-+sq.jpg Organisations - Ocean Wise Inspiring the global community to become Ocean Wise by increasing its understanding, wonder and appreciation for our oceans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1552256904416-HJ291U185LKTV46JZ6MG/Greenpeace.jpg Organisations - Greenpeace Using non-violent creative action to pave the way towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten our environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1551988270293-D5967KUBM80GBK16NYR8/CI+sq.jpg Organisations - Conservation International Catalyses research innovation and action to improve the health of the oceans for the people who depend on them most. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1551988973421-LVN1XL723D1KI1DB5FDF/XR.jpg Organisations - Extinction Rebellion International non-violent rebellion against the world’s governments for criminal inaction on the ecological crisis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c197c7b8ab722bab6505b20/1551988130855-U758WB4EBAZE8JZKL62R/Keiko+-+cropped+sq.jpg Organisations - Keiko Conservation Providing an easy and accessible platform for anyone to get involved in marine conservation efforts from anywhere in the world; 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