Theme: Planet Ocean: Awaken New Depths
Date: 08 June 2024 Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Suite 4, Beside Health Centre, Arakele, Akure North LGA, Nigeria.
Seminar Manual
Pathummy Youth Development Foundation presents “Oceans and Marine Resources Conservation,” a seminar conducted to celebrate the 2024 World Ocean Day.
We need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life, especially our oceans in Araromi, Ilaje, Akure metropolitan, Ita ogbolu, Ese-Odo Community.
Causes of Ocean Pollution and Depletion
- Plastic Pollution: Plastic is the longest pollutant in the ocean. Plastic items like water bottles and other disposable materials can litter the ocean for years.
- Climate Change: Climate change is a big threat to the health of the ocean. Rising sea temperatures and global warming contribute to habitat destruction and the death of marine life.
- Overfishing: Overfishing of species at the top of the food chain can cause irreversible changes to marine life.
- Ocean Acidification: The ocean absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) as a natural process, and the ocean pH balance drops due to the rate at which humans pump CO2 into the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels, industrial chemicals, and vehicle pollution.
Solutions and Easy Ways to Protect Our Oceans
- Shop Wisely: Choose sustainable seafood, buy less plastic, and use a reusable bag when you go shopping.
- Afforestation: Desist from cutting trees around the coastal areas; plant trees where necessary.
Use Less Energy
- Choose energy-efficient light bulbs and don’t overstate your thermostat.
- Encourage the use of solar energy.
Reduce Vehicle Pollution
- Use fuel-efficient vehicles.
- Carpool or ride a bike if possible.
Conserve Water
- Use less water so excess runoff and wastewater will not flow into the ocean.
- Be mindful about how you use water.
Reduce Pollutants
- Choose non-toxic chemicals and dispose debris properly.
Reduce Waste
- Cut down on what you throw away.
Fish Responsibly
- Follow “catch and release” practices and keep more fish alive.
Sustainable Fishery
- Sustainable fishing is one that harvests fish at a rate that doesn’t cause the fish population to decline over time.
Practise Safe Boating
- Anchor in sandy areas far from coral and sea grasses.
- Adhere to “No Wake” zones.
Respect Habitat
- Healthy habitat and survival go hand in hand. Treat with care.
Volunteer
- Volunteer for cleanups at the beach and in your community.
- You can get involved in protecting your watershed too!