To go along with another’s post, here are some simple changes you make to your life to help care for the ocean long term:

☝️Ditch the disposables. The convenience you gain has a cost. Many of these “disposables” don’t disappear and eventually get into the ocean, posing a major hazard for marine life. Make the conscious decision to get and use your own reusable shopping bags, beverage cups and food containers.

✌️Keep your tires properly inflated. Over a billion gallons of gas are wasted per year on under-inflated tires and the fossil fuel consumption is affecting all of our lives globally. Throw a tire gauge in your glove compartment and save yourself some cash while trimming your carbon footprint.

🤟 Unplug your electronics or use a power strip. Even when you switch your device off, power continues to be drawn and can account for up to 75% of the power used in the average home.

🖖 Clean up your cleaning supplies. If you wash it down the drain, it’s getting into the ocean eventually. Ditch the store-bought products. There are so many household chores can be done with simple, non-toxic ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, or lemon juice. (Shout out to the group recently made here in this app by someone for holistic cleaning hacks.)

✋ Be a picky eater. There won’t always be plenty of fish in the sea! Many fish have disappeared with all the heavy fishing being done. Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch offers state-specific guides for sustainable seafood on their website.

High-five to those who’ve read this far. Please feel free to comment as other actions people take to help our oceans or earth. 🌎🌍🌏