Help Our Ocean!

Save The Ocean

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1. Conserve Water

Use less water so excess runoff and wastewater will not flow into the ocean.

2. Reduce Pollutants

Choose nontoxic chemicals and dispose of herbicides, pesticides, and cleaning products properly.

3. Reduce Waste

Cut down on what you throw away.

Around Town

  • 4. Shop Wisely

    Choose sustainable seafood. Buy less plastic and bring a reusable bag.
         We're single use plastic bag free from 1 January 2019 | New World

  • 5. Reduce Vehicle Pollution

    Use fuel efficient vehicles, carpool or ride a bike.

  • 6. Use Less Energy

    Choose energy efficient light bulbs and don't overset your thermostat.

On the Water

 7. Fish Responsibly

Follow "catch and release" practices and keep more fish alive.
 
Fish responsibly and avoid fines this Easter | Seabreeze

8. Practice Safe Boating

Anchor in sandy areas far from coral and sea grasses. Adhere to "no wake" zones.

9. Respect Habitat

Healthy habitat and survival go hand in hand. Treat with care.

10. Anytime, Anywhere

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer for cleanups at the beach and in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed too!
         Find a local Cleanup event - VolunteerCleanup.Org  
 
                           
                                                 Tide turns against plastic ocean pollution | ShareAmerica

 Source: Ocean Service

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