How to conserve our oceans

PLASTIC IS NOT FANTASTIC. AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT.

I am sure, you are familiar with the disastrous statistics and facts about the plastic pollution on planet Earth. We are slowly killing our nature, animals and ourselves by making small, yet wrong choices every day, but there is a way to turn it all around and save the planet. We would like to start with the ocean.

Some facts about current situation:
- about 8.5 billion tonnes of plastic had been produced over last 70 years, which is equivalent to 47 million blue whales.
- shockingly only less than 10% of all the plastic has been recycled or burned, leaving 90% of it in landfills, nature, including, of course – the ocean.
- Up to 13 million tonnes of plastic enter ocean each year – a truck each minute.
- With all the plastic that is already in the ocean you can circle Earth about 400 times.
- Did you know that such countries like USA, Canada and UK export their plastic waste to Asia and Africa? And most affected by the plastic pollution are China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.
- over 700 documented marine species are in danger because of ocean plastic
- 9 out of 10 seabirds, 1 out of 3 turtles, every whale and dolphin have ingested plastic.
- The deepest point in the ocean – Mariana Trench had plastic in it.
- In 2017, world plastics production totalled around 348 million metric tons.
- Drink companies produce over 500 billion single use plastic bottles, Starbucks produces 4 billion coffee cups, tens of billions of chips bags – produced each year only by one company.

 
What are real solutions to plastic pollution?

- Government bans & restrictions for unnecessary and toxic plastic products, Legislate reuse. Plus regulation strategies for plastic producing companies, make them accountable for the lifecycle and costs of their products.
- Find and invest in new ways to deliver products in biodegradable/no packaging.
- Shift the dominant public mind set and throwaway culture toward healthy, sustainable, eco-friendly communities
- Zero waste supermarkets, etc.


 
And what can YOU do about it now!?

This is a chance for you to make a difference, create awareness, educate others and have a positive impact on the ocean while enjoying your vacation. We are inviting you to join us on a mission to lay the corner stone of our path to a clean future, with like minded people from around the world.
Become a Reef Hero by helping us clean the reefs of Marsa Alam, Egypt this upcoming August, tell the world that every person can make a difference, make yourself proud, feel good about this great cause and simply enjoy this time with us in the underwater world.

Click here to see more details and contact me jenny@divingspecials.com / WhatsApp +372 55 30417

Big Plastic-Free Ocean Hugs,

Jenny – Diving Specials

 

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