SAVE THE OCEAN!
EDITION 1
MARINE CONSERVATION: WHAT HAPPENED IF WE DON'T CARE?
The ocean is vital for the
sustainiability of the earth
ecosystem as whole. As oceans
yield half of the oxygen in the
atmosphere and provide one-sixth
of animal protein consumed by
human, ocean are considered the
planet life support system. Sadly,
human activities such as destructive
fishing practices, oil spills, and
single-use plastic packaging are
posing a major threat to marine
conservation.
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It is reported that in 2018, 50 dead turtles
were found in along Malaysia coastline. This
is worrying as turtle are classified as
endangered species. The illicit trade of turtle
eggs and coastal reclamations continues to
threaten the population of turtle. Likewise,
the coral reefs are also in danger as
predicted by scientist, 90 percent of coral
reefs will be non-existent by 2030 (The
ASEAN Post, 2019). The coral reef as
essential as it the considered as the
“rainforest of the sea”. As about 25 percent
of fish in the oceans rely on healthy coral
habitats for their ultimate survival.
 LET'S VOLUNTEER TO
SAVE OUR OCEAN!
“The greatest threat to our planet is Through this, the volunteers will get to One would get the opportunity
the belief that someone else will play their part to save the ocean. to gain knowledge on the
save it”. This reminder highlights our importance of protecting the
paramount role whether as Furthermore, one would get an exposure endangered marine species.
volunteer, environmentalist or as well as opportunity to learn about
conservationist. the importance of protecting As a conclusion, volunteerism
endangered marine species. In Malaysia, serves as a platform to protect
Volunteerism would help to protect some of the endangered species include the oceans and provides an
our ocean. The volunteers will get the green turtle and hawksbill turtle. opportunity to learn more about
the opportunity to work on a The data from Universiti Malaysia protecting the endangered
number of initiatives such as raising Terengganu (UMT) shows an alarming marine species.
awareness about marine issues and figure; Malaysia’s sea turtle’s nesting is
educational campaigns in the local experiencing 62 percent decline over the
community. years due to marine plastic pollution.

Save The Ocean | Edition 1 | 28 February 2020