Marine Protected Areas!
Olivia Maxson and Jasmine Whelan's final video project for MSCI 398, Marine Science in Film. ~ Marine Protected Area’s are beneficial and necessary to helping ecosystems recover and maintain trophic cascades. However, MPA’s alone will not be enough, we must also focus on mitigating climate change, pollution, nutrient runoff, and fisheries in nearby vicinities. ~ ~ How can you help? ~ 1. Pushing lawmakers to make sustainable laws that are informed by science 2. Trying to limit your use of plastic -Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store -Stopping the use of reusable water bottles -Limiting consumption of take out 3. Trying to use more sustainable driving techniques -Carpool -Public transit 4. Buying your produce and fish from local sources -Which cuts down on carbon emissions of transportation -Helps local farmers and fisherman -Promotes more sustainable practices -Reduces the impact of commercial fisheries -Reduces bycatch 5. Education! Share this video and keep the conversation going! // SOCIAL MEDIA // Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviamaxsonn?igshid=j45yv1mqdyw5 https://www.instagram.com/jasmineon16/
Olivia Maxson and Jasmine Whelan's final video project for MSCI 398, Marine Science in Film. ~ Marine Protected Area’s are beneficial and necessary to helping ecosystems recover and maintain trophic cascades. However, MPA’s alone will not be enough, we must also focus on mitigating climate change, pollution, nutrient runoff, and fisheries in nearby vicinities. ~ ~ How can you help? ~ 1. Pushing lawmakers to make sustainable laws that are informed by science 2. Trying to limit your use of plastic -Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store -Stopping the use of reusable water bottles -Limiting consumption of take out 3. Trying to use more sustainable driving techniques -Carpool -Public transit 4. Buying your produce and fish from local sources -Which cuts down on carbon emissions of transportation -Helps local farmers and fisherman -Promotes more sustainable practices -Reduces the impact of commercial fisheries -Reduces bycatch 5. Education! Share this video and keep the conversation going! // SOCIAL MEDIA // Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviamaxsonn?igshid=j45yv1mqdyw5 https://www.instagram.com/jasmineon16/