April 1 - April 30, 2020

Oceans

Oceans support life on Earth in many ways. We can support ocean health by changing our actions wherever we are.

Life started in the ocean, and 97% of the planet’s water is in oceans. Even though oceans cover 71% of the planet, 95% of the oceans have yet to be explored by humans. Oceans regulate our climate, produce half of the oxygen we breathe, create important ecosystem habitats for marine life, and provide food and sustainable livelihoods for millions of humans. Our oceans are currently at risk from climate change (which acidifies ocean water), agricultural runoff, plastic pollution, and overfishing.

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Helping People Make Better Seafood Choices for a Healthy Ocean

5 Reasons Salmon Are an Environmental Justice Solution

The Smart Seafood Buying Guide

Marine Stewardship Council: 10 Reasons to Choose the Blue Fish Label
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep (___) plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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For a Strawless Ocean

Surfrider Foundation
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DAILY ACTION
Join a Cleanup Effort

I will host or participate in a trash pickup at a local river or beach that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

WWF Guide: Deep Dive into Oceans

How to Host a Cleanup

Clean up the World

CDC Prevention Guidelines
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Advocate For More Packaging Options

Plastic packaging can clog our water ways and the stomachs of sea creatures. I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

WWF Guide: Deep Dive into Oceans

WWF: No Plastic in Nature: A Practical Guide for Business Engagement

Can You Imagine A Supermarket With No Plastic?
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

NOAA: Ocean Facts

NOAA: Why should we care about the ocean?

7 Reasons Why the Ocean Is So Important
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Support Organic Growing Methods

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Drawdown Solution: #65 Nutrient Management

EWG'S 2019 Shopper's Guide To Pesticides In Produce

UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger
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DAILY ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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