There are many things you can do to help save our oceans.
Here are just a few ways in which you can support efforts being made to preserve this extremely fragile ecosystem.
- Educate yourself about the ocean and its inhabitants
- Reduce energy consumption
- Use fewer plastic products
- Eat sustainable seafood
- Leave the beach cleaner than when you got there or participate in a beach clean up
- Influence change in your community
Stay informed.
There are many organizations dedicated to preserving and protecting our oceans, here are just a few…
International
Oceana
Protecting the World’s Oceans
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Greenpeace
A global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.
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National
Surfrider Foundation
A network of volunteers and activists who serve as first responders to threats in coastal communities.
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Local – Florida
Featured Organizations in the Documentary
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY - Sarasota, FL
Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit marine research institution comprised of world-class marine scientists committed to the belief that the conservation and sustainable use of our oceans begins with research and education.
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GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER - Boca Raton, FL
The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center provides environmental education, research, conservation, and a refuge for many varieties of plants and animals - some rare or endangered.
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Track Dune’s adventure at sea
THE TURTLE HOSPITAL - Marathon, FL
The Turtle Hospital is a fully functioning veterinary hospital for sick and injured sea turtles. They rescue, rehab, and release sea turtles in the Florida Keys.
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Track Harry's return to his original home
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles.
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Conch Republic Marine Army
An army of dedicated volunteers who cleanup, restore and preserve the Florida Keys waterways.
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Ocean Conservancy/Florida Chapter
A worldwide organization that works with local communities on science based solutions that protect our oceans from global challenges.
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Debris Free Oceans
Inspires local communities to responsibly manage the lifestyle of plastic and waste to eradicate marine debris.
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Free Our Seas
Harnesses the power of youth, art and community to connect, inspire and create change collectively for the greater good.
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Carpenter House, Marine Environmental Education Center
Provides marine education, interactive learning, and research with a focus on endangered sea turtles.
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