The ocean is vital to life and touches us every day. The ocean gives so much to California: food, water, commerce, recreation, and the opportunity for quiet contemplation. Even medicines that heal us and the air we breathe come from the ocean. Yet, today the ocean is in trouble. Our ocean faces threats of pollution, marine debris, endangered populations, beach erosion, and more.
You can help. By learning about the ocean, getting involved in ocean activities and voicing your opinion to lawmakers, you can join the millions of Californians who are saying,
Vote for those that protect the ocean and coastVote for those that protect the ocean and coast.Cut up plastic 6-pack rings before you recycleCut up plastic 6-pack rings before you recycle, or choose to buy items that are not packaged with 6 pack rings.Buy notebooks, folders, notepads, and pencils from recycled materials.Buy notebooks, folders, notepads, and pencils from recycled materials.Dispose of hazardous household materials properly.Dispose of hazardous materials properly. Household cleaning products, paint, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, and batteries pose a threat to water quality. Find more information about free collection centers here.Never return an aquarium fish or other marine creature into oceans, rivers, or estuaries.Never return an aquarium fish or other marine creature into oceans, rivers, or estuaries. They can introduce new illnesses to native fish species. To find out how to properly dispose of your aquarium fish, click here.
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