Planet or Plastic? Take your pledge!
CHOOSE THE PLANET. EVERY ACTION MATTERS. Read full article Source: National Geographic
Hawaii becomes first US state to ban sunscreens harmful to coral reefs
In a bid to protect its marine environment, Hawaii has passed a bill banning sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, chemicals that have ‘significant harmful impacts’ on ecosystems. Read full article Source: theguardian.com
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Iceland returned to commercial whaling in 2006 and since then has killed more than 1,000 whales. In December 2013, the government of Iceland issued a new five-year quota for fin and minke whales, under which it approved the slaughter of nearly 2,000 whales. Iceland’s domestic market for whale products is small; it exports most of the…
Corals are already a gift, don’t give them as presents
Here are 10 ways how you can protect the Coral Reefs: Read full article Source: oceanservice.noaa.gov
Lobster found with Pepsi logo ‘tattoo’ fuels fears over ocean litter
Concerns over debris littering the world’s oceans are back in the spotlight after a Canadian fishing crew found a lobster with the blue and red Pepsi logo imprinted on its claw. Trapped in the waters off Grand Manan, New Brunswick, the lobster had been loaded on to a crate to have its claws banded when…
G-star RAW turn ocean plastic into denim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E3V_sZ2mfQ Pharrell Williams is turning the tide on ocean pollution. For the third time, the multi-talented musician and entrepreneur has partnered with G-Star Raw, Bionic Yarn and Parley for the Oceans to deliver the “Raw for the Oceans” Fall/Winter 2015 collection that features clothing made from recycled ocean plastic. Read full article Source: Ecowatch.com