Introduction

By -
Hi, we are students at the University of Toledo and we are extremely interested in protecting the world's oceans! The ocean is essential for all life on Earth and it's our responsibility to conserve it.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Overview of Overfishing

By -
Overfishing is a critical issue in today's society. It affects the overall health of our oceans, results in reduced oxygen levels, introduces diseases on the ocean floor, and has run unchecked for too long (EPA, 2018). If this issue continues, it could lead to a huge reduction of fish populations and result in the overall downturn of our ocean's ecosystem. Industrial fishing began in the late 1800s, when steam powered boats were available and railroads connected the towns. By the 1930s, boats were traveling further out due to a depletion of fish population close to the shore. In the 1950s, it was hoped that the ocean would provide cheap protein for people, and would be able to sustain the annual catch. The number of fishing vessels increased towards the end of the century, and they became more efficient, meaning they could bring in even more fish. This idea of the ocean having a limitless amount of food supply for humans has resulted in the crisis that we are facing today (...
Read more

Let's Have an Ocean Conservation Conversation!

By -
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet and contributes to over 50% of our oxygen supply. This is an issue that is critical to everyone on Earth, because our fates are intertwined. The benefits we receive from the ocean are never ending, a few of these include boosting economies, recreation, tourism, food and not to mention it connects all of us to the rest of the world. As a species, we are responsible for righting our wrongs. We have an immense impact, and unfortunately at this point, it's a negative one. Our carbon emissions are causing the ocean levels to rise, the water to become more acidic, threatening the organisms that live there. Our trash has spread across the whole ocean and is being consumed by animals and washes up on our beaches. The list of problems caused by humans goes on and on. That's why our goal is to help educate people on the issue, and teach them how to make a positive personal impact.
Read more

Racing Extinction Challenge

By -
I signed up for the ocean challenge that involved making informed seafood purchases that advocate for the animals. I chose this challenge because I have a love for the ocean and I do not want to see all of its vast resources depleted due to overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices. 
Read more