71% of the Planet Is Covered by Oceans, 352 Quintillion Gallons!
And there's a water shortage?
No! There's a water delivery problem.
No! There's a water delivery problem.
36-40, F
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Graylight · 51-55, F
Those oceans, however, aren't a drinking reservoir. The bulk of the world's fresh oxygen comes from the oceans, fossil fuels come from the ocean. And as excess debris in the ocean slowly degrades over many years it uses oxygen to do so, resulting in less 02 in the ocean. Low levels of oxygen in the ocean lead to the death of ocean animals such as penguins, dolphins, whales and sharks. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus in seawater also cause oxygen depletion. This is the effect of literal islands of plastic refuse found thousands of miles from civilization.
So you can see perhaps why maybe we should leave the oceans alone. They and space are maybe the only things we haven't damaged badly enough that recovery is only possible after we're gone.
So you can see perhaps why maybe we should leave the oceans alone. They and space are maybe the only things we haven't damaged badly enough that recovery is only possible after we're gone.
beckyromero · 36-40, F
@Graylight
The Penguins, Dolphins, and Sharks will be just fine if we do things right. The Marlins? Well, not sure anyone can help them. 😉
Global warming is already changing the oceans with the addition of fresh water from melting glaciers.
Removing a small amout of ocean water thru desalination (if done right) won't harm the oceans.
As for plastic, people who litter on the beach should be stripped naked, a sign with their name taped to their back and ordered to pick up every bit of trash on the beach - with film at 11.
The Penguins, Dolphins, and Sharks will be just fine if we do things right. The Marlins? Well, not sure anyone can help them. 😉
Global warming is already changing the oceans with the addition of fresh water from melting glaciers.
Removing a small amout of ocean water thru desalination (if done right) won't harm the oceans.
As for plastic, people who litter on the beach should be stripped naked, a sign with their name taped to their back and ordered to pick up every bit of trash on the beach - with film at 11.
Graylight · 51-55, F
@beckyromero I'm with you - we need to start using simple technologies and resources right in front of us. But it's a more difficult and delicate process than most believe. Unfortunately, the plastics problem isn't from beachgoers. It's all of us.
But on the Marlins, well, you're right. I actually forgot all about them.
But on the Marlins, well, you're right. I actually forgot all about them.
beckyromero · 36-40, F
@Graylight
A lot of it is. Not all. But punishing literbugs is a start.
If someone tosses trash out their car winow and gets caught, they should forfeit their car. The government should sell it at auction and use the proceeds to help the homeless.
Unfortunately, the plastics problem isn't from beachgoers. It's all of us.
A lot of it is. Not all. But punishing literbugs is a start.
If someone tosses trash out their car winow and gets caught, they should forfeit their car. The government should sell it at auction and use the proceeds to help the homeless.
Graylight · 51-55, F
@beckyromero I love it. I have a partner more than happy to point out to people who toss their cigarette butts out the car window that they've dropped something and wouldn't want to be caught littering.
Why we can't master the "leave no trace" concept is really beyond me.
Why we can't master the "leave no trace" concept is really beyond me.
Carla · 61-69, F
