Ologies with Alie Ward Oceanology (OCEANS) with Ayana Johnson
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Sep 4, 2018 Dive into ocean wonders, from clear-water beauty and whale pee to the mysteries of the deep. Then explore plastic pollution, overfishing, coral reefs, and the tricky choices behind sustainable seafood. The conversation also tackles sunscreen, plastic straws, and ways people can help protect the sea.
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Ocean Damage
- Ocean acidification disrupts marine life's ability to grow shells and navigate.
- Overfishing has depleted 90% of large fish populations since 1950.
Shrimp Sustainability
- Avoid eating most shrimp due to unsustainable fishing practices, habitat destruction, and potential human rights abuses.
- Farmed shrimp is often raised in former mangrove forests, crucial ecosystems.
Plastic Prevention
- Prioritize preventing plastic from entering the ocean over cleanup efforts.
- One ton of plastic enters the ocean every four seconds.