10 Tips To Celebrate World Oceans Day
Wish you were more involved in marine conservation? Get started with Scuba Diving’s 10 things you can do to honor World Oceans Day on June 8, 2014!
Whether it’s through volunteering, educating, advocating or creating new habits, there are plenty of ways to promote a sustainable future for our oceans. For more on scuba diving, marine life and conservation, go to ScubaDiving.com.
Get involved!
- Great Annual Fish Count: July 2014 Snorkel or dive America's diving sites and help scientists better understand reef fish populations! Find local fish counting events at www.fishcount.org/events/calendar.html.
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International Coastal Cleanup: Sept. 20, 2014 Take part in the world's largest one-day volunteer effort on behalf of the earth’s waterways. For more information, visit www.coastalcleanup.org.
Select photos courtesy of Shutterstock.
Wish you were more involved in marine conservation? Get started with Scuba Diving’s 10 things you can do to honor World Oceans Day!
Whether it’s through volunteering, educating, advocating or creating new habits, there are plenty of ways to promote a sustainable future for our oceans. Click here for more on scuba diving, marine life and conservation.
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Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8 with Scuba Diving's 10 tips!
1 ) Don't Be Trashy
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Rather than litter wrappers and other unwanted materials, make use of trash and recyclable containers. Or do one better, and pick up trash and recyclable material when you see it misplaced.
2 ) Educate Your Way
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Educate individuals about the importance of the ocean, whether that importance is providing a fresh-caught dinner or helping us breathe (ocean plants produce about half of the Earth’s oxygen).
3 )Watch Your Water Waste
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Conserve water whenever possible. Think taking quicker showers or fixing leaky pipes and appliances.
4 ) Get Active
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Volunteer to clean a beach, big or small.
5 ) Advocate For Our Oceans
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Sign or start a petition to help preserve oceans and marine life.
6 ) Party On
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Throw a beach party and include ocean-themed music, games and swag. (Just make sure you follow rule No. 1.)
7 ) Make A Splash
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Find a way to enjoy the ocean's waves — even if it's just going for a swim!
8 ) Dress in Blue
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Wear any kind of blue clothing to show your support, such as jeans, shirts or even socks.
9 ) Watch a Movie
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Present and discuss an ocean-related movie, show or documentary to your friends, classmates or colleagues.
10 ) Shoot the Sea
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Snap photos of an ocean near you, especially around dawn or dusk — we know you have Instagram, so put it to good use! #nofilter
Now it's time to get involved!
- Great Annual Fish Count Snorkel or dive America's diving sites and help scientists better understand reef fish populations! Find local fish counting events at www.fishcount.org
International Coastal Cleanup Take part in the world's largest one-day volunteer effort on behalf of the earth’s waterways. For more information, visit www.coastalcleanup.org.
Select photos courtesy of Shutterstock.
