The Overall Importance Of Ocean Conservation

By Nancy Russell


When it comes to conserving natural resources, there are many areas which are in need of assistance. Currently, ocean conservation is one of the most important. For, without valuable natural resources provided by the oceanic environment, many life forms would go extinct. Ultimately, human, sea and wild life would all be at risk without the food, air, protein and other nutrients provided by this incredible resource.

The most notable of these organizations are the Ocean Conservancy and the Marine Council. Each agency has a specific set of goals and priorities as related to conserving marine life and the overall oceanic environment. As such, there are a now a number of colleges and universities which provide coursework and degree programs in marine biology as well as underwater environmental concerns.

The Oceanic Conservancy is concerned with keeping the ocean thriving with life while also maintaining a positive and nutrient rich environment for the communities and wildlife that need the ocean to survive. The Marine Council on the other hand, is working hard to promote the health and well being of the life swimming within ocean waters.

Both the Ocean Conservancy and the Marine Council have been around for quite some time. As such, both are often well respected by agency, corporate, government and private donors. For, while both have different yet similar goals, the ultimate priority is to save valuable natural resources which are necessary in sustaining a multitude of life forms.

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 has helped to spearhead efforts in replenishing what was at once endangered species such as the sea turtle. In addition, the agency is responsible for designating and strengthening marine sanctuaries so that these efforts can continue over time. Many volunteers associated with the council are also part of other non-profits which work to clean up coastal waterways as well as international coastlines.

The staff and volunteers at any non-profit are often the ones on the frontline working the hardest to achieve these goals. In most cases, non-profits related to this type work operate on a world-wide basis. As such, volunteers are often needed from different areas of the world. While donations are often the most desired form of support, volunteers are often the second. For, without these individuals there would be little to no success when it comes to this and other types of conservation.

Having already removed over 144,000 pounds of trash and created jobs in the millions, it is easy to see how these organizations have made a difference. In addition, as over two billion people rely on the sea life as a source of protein, these organizations are saving humans as well as the oceanic environment and the life breeding and living within its waters. As such, it remains important to support these and other non-profits now and the future.




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