The Life Saving Importance Of Ocean Conservation

By Nancy Russell


When it comes to conserving natural resources there are several areas which are in need of assistance. One of the most important of which is that of Ocean Conservation. While there are many organizations currently working in this area, many are more efficient at getting things done than others. As such, before giving to any non-profit, it is good to know the facts, goals, purpose and priorities of the organization.

With that being said, there are also those which have been around for decades, in most cases these are valid non-profits who have and are doing great work with regards to conservation. The Ocean Conservancy and Marine Council which have been around for over forty plus years are often considered two of the best. For, the direct goals and priorities of these non-profits is to save the oceanic environment, sea life and those whom depend on its valuable natural resources.

While both of these non-profits work to save valuable resources, each organization has its own goals, priorities and purpose. For example, while the marine council is more concerned with the biological aspects of marine life, the conservancy works to save the overall environment which is essential to the survival of humans, sea life and wildlife in different areas of the world.

As both of these organizations have been working in these areas for quite some time, both are often considered essential to the success with regards to maintaining healthy coastal and ocean environments. For, while both have different yet similar goals, the ultimate desire of both is to assist in sustaining life.

Neither of these non-profits could have achieved these goals or will be able to continue without the assistance of donations from corporations and individuals around the world. Donations which have already assisted in making valuable progress when it comes to combating climate change, eliminating acidification in the ocean and restoring the Gulf of Mexico with the best available science and technology to date.

The Marine Council also helps to establish, strengthen and designate sanctuaries for a variety of sea life. In its efforts, sea turtles and other once endangered species are now being returned to the ocean on a regular basis. Volunteers associated with both organizations work to clean up local and international coastlines, coastal waters and to find habitats for injured coastal birds, seals, whales and other life around the world.

It is often the staff and volunteers associated with these efforts who do the most important work such as surveying and tracking progress. As each of these organizations are considered to be working on a world-wide basis, it often requires thousands of volunteers to help achieve these goals. As the oceans also supply air, food and water to communities as well as to sea life living within these waters, this ongoing work is essential to survival.

The goals which have been achieved over the last forty to fifty years show great progress. For example, 144,000 pounds of trash have been picked up and millions of jobs created. Although litter still continues to build up and some jobs have been lost over the years. As such, the work of these and other non-profits remain essential when it comes to sustaining human, sea and wildlife around the world.




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