World Oceans Day, June 8th: little things we can do everyday to save our oceans, the life support system of Planet Earth

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June 8th is World Oceans Day

Oceans are the largest ecosystems on Earth, they are the Earth’s largest life support systems. To survive and prosper, we all need healthy oceans. Oceans generate half of the oxygen people breathe. At any given moment, more than 97% of the world’s water resides in oceans. Oceans provide a sixth of the animal protein people eat. They’re the most promising source of new medicines to combat cancer, pain and bacterial diseases. Living oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce the impact of climate change.
The diversity and productivity of the world’s oceans is a vital interest for humankind. Our security, our economy, our very survival all require healthy oceans. Whether you live on the coast or far from it, whether you eat seafood or not, you and the future of all those you love depends on healthy oceans.

what we can do for the Oceans
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I promise to use reusable bags at the grocery store
I promise to use a reusable water bottle
I promise to not eat meat on Mondays
I promise to take shorter showers
I promise to take public transportation to school/work once a week
I promise to only eat sustainably caught or farmed seafood
I promise to shop a thrift store first instead of buying new
I promise to unplug my electronic chargers when not using them
I promise to turn off all the lights and the heat or A/C when I leave my house
I promise to bike instead of drive for at least one errand a week
I promise to participate in a litter cleanup
I promise to not use toxic pesticides on my garden or lawn
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