10 Things you can do to help the Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are known as the rain forests of the ocean. They may just be the most important living structure in the world.
10 Things you can do to help the Coral Reefs
- Recycle. Recycling is always the first step in conservation. If there is no recycling program around you find a group and start one. Many groups look for community service projects.
- Speak with your wallet. Support reef friendly businesses. Check ahead, the Internet is a beautiful thing. Find dive shops, boating stores, tour operators, hotels, and other businesses that have pledged to helping support the reefs.
- Support conservation organizations. Many of them have coral reef programs, and they all need your help.
- Volunteer for a coral reef cleanup. If you are taking a vacation, take one with a purpose. Enjoy yourself with an eco-friendly vacation centered around coral reef conservation.
- Don’t anchor on a reef. Many reefs have mooring buoy systems available close by. You wouldn’t want to hurt the thing that you are trying to visit.
- When you dive or snorkel don’t touch. Keep your fin’s, fingers, and other gear away from the coral. It may look strong and bony but it is delicate.
- Don’t pollute. Never ever dump garbage or human waste into the water. Please don’t leave trash on the beach. It will eventually make it into the water.
- Even if you live thousands of miles from a coral reef runoff from pesticides and fertilizers make their way into watersheds and eventually the ocean. Be careful and don’t use more than you need. You will only be wasting your money and hurting the environment.
- Conserve water. The more you use the less clean water is available to them.
- Support the creation and maintenance of marine parks and reserves!
