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Building Healthy environments for our Fish Friends - Coggle Diagram
Building Healthy environments for our Fish Friends
Reduce Waste
Don't buy plastic water bottles
You can buy in bulk or go to Zero Waste stores!
Recycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX2ewMfullw
Avoid Microbeads
Microbeads are dangerous to our oceans. Because of their size, they are able to get past most filtration and waste management systems. They also absorb toxins and can hurt wildlife if consumed (Plastic microbeads 2021).
Use non disposable or biodegradable products
Go paperless! Contact your bank or credit card company to send your statements electronically!
Conserve Water
Take shorter showers
Turn off auto water systems if it has been raining
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
Limit your laundry days
Fix water leaks
By fixing water leaks, homeowners can save more than 10 percent on their water bills (Fix a Leak Week 2023).
Install the correct water hose
All rivers lead to the ocean. Even the highest mountain, Mt. Everest, is connected to the ocean by flowing water (Repasch, 2021). By making sure we dispose of our waste and products effectively, we can help our rivers become healthier as well! By making our rivers healthier, it makes our oceans healthier!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW-iuvCZnNA
Take care of our beaches!
Organize beach cleanups
Take a bag when you go to the beach
Look for local cleanup groups
Get involved if there is an oil spill
Encourage others
Don't remove rocks or coral from beaches
The removal of coral from reefs and rocks can lead to over-harvesting of specific species, destruction to habitats , and reduced biodiversity (Threats to Coral Reefs 2023).
Don't purchase items that exploit animals!
Buy from local and certified fish shops
Buy purchasing from local shops you can keep the carbon footprint to a minimum and it supports people who are not overfishing (Why buy local - eat Midwest fish 2022).
Support small business partners
Go to local markets
When dining, chose healthful sustainable options
People have made apps with sustainable food guides to help you make environmentally friendly choices!
https://www.seafoodwatch.org/
Don't purchase jewelry made with coral
Climate change, unsustainable fishing, and pollution are already causing damage to our coral reefs. By purchasing jewelry made of coral, it contributes to the habitat loss and over-harvesting of coral reefs (Coral: The gift you don't want to give, or get | national oceanic ... 2019).
Do NOT purchase shark products!
Buying shark products is damaging to threatened or endangered shark species. Some shark products are mislabeled due to how many endangered species there are. It is a good idea to not buy them altogether (Angel, 2023).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPdZsv9tTtc
Be an ocean friendly pet owner!
Read labels before buying pet food
Avoid aquariums with wild caught fish
Dont flush cat liter
Don't release fish into the ocean or other bodies of water
Become eco friendly when buying bottles, bags, and toys for your pet.
When buying pet toys, you should look for toys made from natural and biodegradable materials. This will help reduce waste and require less energy to produce (Eco-friendly pet toys: A guide to sustainable and safe play 2023).
Reuse pet toys!
If you buy your pet a toy and they don't use it, don't throw it out! Take it to your nearest pet store and ask if they have a donation bin or recycle bin! Other animals will use it!
