Preserving our oceans. Sustainable future

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SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
LOCAL STRATEGIES
Sustainable Fishing
On the picture a conscientious
fisherman employing
environmentally friendly
fishing practices, including the use of
selective fishing gear that decreases
bycatch and damage to the ocean
floor. The image also emphasizes the
importance of adhering to catch
limits and quotas, which will mitigate
the issue by preventing overfishing
and ensure the long-term viability of
fish populations.
Coastal Restoration
To restore coast a team of dedicated
volunteers, including local residents and
environmental organizations, working together
can plant mangroves and seagrass along the
coastline (Porter et al., 2019). These efforts
contribute to the promotion of biodiversity, the
protection of shorelines from erosion, and the
enhancement of natural carbon sinks, which are
critical to mitigating climate change which
improves the ocean conditions.
Beach Cleanups
A possible option is to show a diverse group of community
members, young and old, enthusiastically participating in a wellorganized beach cleanup event. They work together to collect
various forms of plastic waste and other debris, which pose
significant threats to marine life and ecosystems. These actions will
increase the ethical values of people and also improve people`s
attitude toward each other and ocean (Maestro et al., 2019).
INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES
Marine Protected Areas
Renewable Energy
Display a detailed map
of the ocean featuring
designated marine
protected areas (MPAs)
and their varying
degrees of protection
(Olabi & Abdelkareem,
2022). These MPAs
serve as crucial
sanctuaries for
conserving vital habitats,
preserving ecosystem
balance, and allowing
marine populations to
recover.
Showcase an array of
clean energy sources,
such as offshore wind
turbines, solar panels
installed on coastal
buildings, and innovative
wave energy converters
(Melnychuk et al., 2021).
These technologies play
a critical role in reducing
the world's reliance on
fossil fuels, decreasing
greenhouse gas
emissions, and
combating climate
change.
References
Maestro, M., Pérez-Cayeiro, M. L.,Chica-Ruiz, J.A., & Reyes, H. (2019). Marine protected areas in the
21st century: Current situation and trends. Ocean & Coastal Management, 171,28–36.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2019.01.008
Melnychuk, M. C., Kurota, H., Mace, P. M., Pons, M., Minto, C., Osio, G. C., Jensen, O. P., de Moor, C.
L.,Parma, A. M., Richard Little, L.,Hively, D., Ashbrook, C. E., Baker, N.,Amoroso, R. O., Branch, T.A.,
Anderson, C. M., Szuwalski, C. S., Baum, J.K.,McClanahan, T.R., … Hilborn, R. (2021). Identifying
management actions that promote sustainable fisheries. Nature Sustainability, 4(5), 440–449.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-020-00668-1
Ocean Acidification Mitigation
Portray a team of
dedicated scientists,
equipped with advanced
monitoring devices,
diligently measuring the
pH levels of seawater
and conducting research
to minimize the impacts
of ocean acidification
(Melnychuk et al., 2021).
This phenomenon, driven
by increasing levels of
atmospheric carbon
dioxide, poses a
significant threat to
marine ecosystems and
the organisms that
inhabit them.
Predicted Changes
Worsening Coral Bleaching:
The high level of frequency of coral bleaching events due
to global warming and acidification, leading to the
collapse of entire coral reef ecosystems and loss of
biodiversity.
Rising Sea Levels:
Inundation of coastal areas, destruction of coastal
infrastructure, loss of habitats, and displacement of human
populations due to the melting of polar ice caps and
thermal expansion of seawater (Maestro et al., 2019).
Olabi, A. G., & Abdelkareem, M. A. (2022). Renewable energy and climate change. Renewable and
Sustainable Energy Reviews, 158, 112111.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112111
Accelerated Ocean Acidification:
Porter, A. J.,Tuertscher, P., & Huysman, M. (2019). Saving our oceans: Scaling the impact of robust
action through crowdsourcing. Journal of Management Studies, 57(2), 246–286.
https://doi.org/10.1111/joms.12515
Rapid increase in ocean acidity caused by heightened
atmospheric carbon dioxide absorption, impacting marine
species such as shelled organisms and coral reefs, and
disrupting the entire marine ecosystem.
TOGETHER, WE CAN PROTECT OUR OCEANS AND ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE FOR ALL LIFE ON EARTH!