Drive responsibly, drive a fuel-efficient car, car pool or use public transport: the oceans absorb about one-third of CO2 emitted by human activities.

Plant a tree: trees absorb CO2 thus contribute to reversing the warming of our planet and the rising temperatures of our oceans.

Safely dispose waste oils and poisonous chemicals: do not pour waste oil or any poisonous products down the drains.

Reduce, reuse and recycle plastic: plastic waste kills up to 1,000,000 sea birds, 100,000 sea mammals and countless fish each year from entanglement or ingestion.

Grow a natural yard or garden: avoid pesticides and opt for organic fertilizers, as these can easily wash into the oceans.

Avoid products that harm marine biodiversity: for example, do not use cosmetics that contain ingredients derived from sharks or coral.

Eat seafood that’s healthy and sustainable: according to an FAO estimate, nearly 70% of the world's fish species are either fully exploited or depleted.

Watch the Sunscreen you use! researchers at the Polytechnic University of Marche in Italy estimated that up to 10% of coral reefs are threatened by sunscreen-induced bleaching.

Talk about the ocean, organize a beach party or a surfing trip: people get excited about ocean conservation when a strong passion is elicited from a personal connection through positive experience.

Vote for those who protect the coasts: your elected officials need to know that you care about the health of the coasts and oceans, and that you care about the decisions they make.