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Every June 8th, there is one moment that people of the world celebrate. It's called the World Sea Day.

World Sea Day is an annual event that aims to remind all the people around the world about the important role of the sea in everyday life.

World Ocean Day is also created to combat bad human behavior that is not at all concerned with the natural surroundings.

Although everyone knows if the sea has an important role in life, in fact, our sea is in a very worrying condition.

Starting from the increasing of sea pollution to climate change which also influences the level of acidity and sea surface which increasingly increasing day. We can be ignorant to the sea, but do you know if we are still ignorant of the sea and nature, it will be our descendants and us that take the consequence.

You may think that you do not have the time and money to save the ocean and our planet, but I do know that there is a simple solution that I, you and all of us can do to save the ocean and the environment.

Here are 5 simple ways for us to save our oceans:

1. Stop the use of Plastic

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Do you know that by 2050 there will be more plastics in the ocean than the fish!

It happens because of the plastic is not easy to decompose so it can contaminate our soil and our sea so that it can endanger the life of human and animal. Rather than wait until the plastic completely destroys the environment, it's better if we are starting from now to reduce the use of plastics in everyday life. Try to use products that can be reused so indirectly we can keep the sea and the environment clean and can prevent us to buy plastic products continuously

2. Reduce Excessive use of Electricity and Electronics

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Believe it or not but the lights that you let go on at home today also contribute to our massive destruction of the ocean. The energy used to turn on the lights and all electrical equipment is generated by burning fossil fuels that are the main contributors to ocean acidification. Try always to remove the electrical equipment right after you finish using it, and save the use of electricity that is not necessary. This will help to save expenses while helping the ocean and our planet.

3. Do not throw your Garbage carelessly, especially in Rivers and the Ocean

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Did you ever think that the garbage you throw away can end up at sea? Ever hear of the news there are fish that contains pieces of plastic in his stomach? Or the story of a turtle swallowing a 10cm long plastic straw? They all live in the sea, but they swallow up the human-generated waste. Sad? That's why try to get rid of waste in its place from now on. If you live in coastal areas or coastal areas, you can also invite your friends to clean the beach together. You can also reduce the purchase of goods with lots of packaging that can add to the waste and pollute our environment and the sea. You also can be creative with the waste that you produce yourself. For example, change the plastic bottle so the container of flower pots and so on. Do not wait until the rubbish we use ends up damaging our oceans.

4. try to Reduce the use of Motor Vehicles and Diesel Engines

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Emissions from motor vehicles and diesel engines are also one of the biggest contributors to air pollution that also indirectly increases the level of ocean acidity. Therefore try to choose alternatives by using public transport or on foot and bike to wherever you go especially if the distance is not too far away. You can also ride with friends to reduce the use of motor vehicles. By doing this simple way, you can contribute to reducing pollution that at the same time also affect the condition of our sea.

5. Support Our Sea

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If you feel you have not been able to pay much attention to the condition of the sea, you can also support organizations that take care of the sea. Give some of your money to donate to organizations that are also working to protect our oceans. If you can not donate money, you can also donate your energy to their events that aimed at keeping the sea clean and healthy.

By giving your support to them, you can pour your concern on the sea too!

That's all the easiest way for us to protect our Ocean and Environment. Do not forget to invite your friends and family also let all the more care to the sea and the Environment. No need to wait until our sea is completely damaged, let's start protecting the sea and our environment from now on before it's all too late!

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