7 Ways You Can <br />Help Keep Oceans Clean 1. Cut down on plastic use Switching to things like reusable bags and <br />water bottles can help fight against the 8 million tons <br />of plastic that gets into our oceans every year. 2. Volunteer to clean up Talk to local politicians and community <br />groups to see if there's already an ocean cleaning <br />effort near you. If not, start your own. 3. Donate to an ocean charity Not everyone lives near an ocean and <br />can help clean up, but giving money to those <br />fighting for the cause goes a long way. 4. Be mindful of <br />what you flush Flushing things such as medicines, wet wipes, cotton <br />balls, floss, cat litter, insecticides, vegetable oil and <br />paint can harm waterways, soil and oceans. 5. Watch what you eat Find out if your seafood is sourced in an <br />ethical way that protects the ocean's ecosystems <br />and doesn't pollute the water. 6. Conserve water When an excess amount of water ends <br />up at sewage treatment plants, it can overwhelm <br />the systems, and pollutants can still end up <br />in oceans, rivers and streams. 7. Share what you know <br />with friends and family The more people are educated, <br />the more problems can be solved.
