Welcome!

Welcome to this essay about our vulnerable oceans, which might turn into poop - seas
later (probably in 100 years or so). This essay guilds you through the coral bleaches, the plastic
pollutions, and the water pollutions. Enjoy yourself in the informational essays (p1-p7) and enjoy
our own point of view essays (p7-p10). BTW, you may choose not to read my Welcoming
Introductions, since I don’t even want you to read it! It’s rubbish! So, enjoy!

Welcome Introduction
The ocean is one of the most important natural resources on our planet, providing us with food,
transportation, and recreation. It also plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and
supporting a diverse array of marine life. However, lately, people had been littering the oceans
with trash, as though the ocean itself is one huge bowl of soup of plastic. More than one truckload
of trash is being thrown into the oceans in one second, and they might be traveling through the
currents, into places that you’ll never think of. Though this is an essay with little bias, I still want
you to understand it, and act based on my points.

1.1.1 Overfishing Past and Present

One of the most significant threats to the ocean is overfishing, which can lead to the collapse of
entire fish populations and disrupt marine ecosystems. Our population is increasing more than
100,000 per day, and we are wasting more than 3,000,000 TONs of food per day. And that leads to
fishes going extinct, and one example is the Chinese paddlefish, better known as the ‘panda of the
Yangtze River’, is extinct, or below reproduction level due to overfishing. Though this might only
be one of the many species of fish that don’t matter much in the ecosystem, more examples like
this are being carried out in the world. Here are just a few examples of the fish that died due to
overfishing –

1 The Blackfin Cisco (Down Below in the description)

2 The Blue Walleye
3 The Galapagos Damsel
4 The Gravenche
5 The Harelip Sucker (Down Below in the description)

As for this essay, I will only introduce the Blackfin Cisco and the Harelip Sucker to you. We’ll
start with the blackfin cisco. The Blackfin Cisco, is a salmonid (related to salmons) fish and hence
closely related to salmon and trout, the Blackfin Cisco was once plentiful in the Great Lakes, but
recently succumbed to a combination of overfishing and predation by not one, but three, invasive
species: the Alewife, the Rainbow Smelt, and a genus (class) of sea lamprey (Seven gilled eels).
The Blackfin Cisco didn't disappear from the Great Lakes all overnight: the last attested Lake
Huron sighing was in 1960; the last Lake Michigan sighting in 1969; and the last known sighting
of all, near Thunder Bay, Ontario, was in 2006. Since then, no more Blackfin Cisco is seen.

As for the Harelip Sucker, let's ignore the name first. When considering how colorful its name is,
startlingly little is known about the Harelip Sucker, which was last seen in the late 19th century.

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The first sample of this seven-inched-long fish, native to the rushing freshwater streams of the
southeastern United States, was caught in 1859 and only described nearly 20 years later. By then,
the Harelip Sucker was already nearly at the edge of extinction, due to the ruthless infusion of silt
into its otherwise pristine (original, or native) ecosystem. Did it have a harelip, and did it suck?
You may have to visit a museum to find out. (Pristine name - Moxostoma lacerum)

To protect the ocean from overfishing, we need to implement sustainable fishing practices that
balance the needs of fishermen with the needs of the environment. This can include setting catch
limits, implementing (executing) gear restrictions, and creating marine protected areas where
fishing is prohibited. Though all these might be looking far away from you, you can always
narrow it down to something like fishing in the fishponds, telling illegal fishers to stop, or making
a banner (flyer) about no fishing. A small act today, a big influence tomorrow.

1.1.2 Better Futures

Though overfishing might seem like a big problem, and it really is, there’s still some ways to solve
the problem, or rewind the marine ecosystems. For example, on the world ocean day, you can go
to the beach, or any body of water, and do a cleanup there. You can also create flyers and inspire
more and more people into our cooperating program, The Ocean Cleanup, which will schedule ev
ents for you and others. You might also want to wear a merch that reads something positive,
something that can also inspire more and more people to solve the problem of overfishing. For
more information, check out
“https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/planet-earth/oceans/overfishing-statistics” on the
laptop beside you!

1.2 Pollution
Pollution is another major threat to the ocean, and it can come from a variety of sources, including
industrial waste, agricultural chemical runoff, and plastic waste. To protect the ocean from
pollution, we need to reduce our reliance (Use) on single-use plastics and adopt more sustainable
practices in our daily lives. This can include recycling, composting, and choosing products that are
made from sustainable materials. Every year, huge amounts (Estimated at billions of pounds,
500,000 short tons) of garbage and contaminants (Basically just trying to say toxins) find their
way into the ocean. The origins and destinations of this pollution are unknown. Part of the waste
washes up on beaches, while some sinks or is digested by marine creatures that confuse it for
sustenance (The author is saying food). The accumulation of debris in ocean gyres is also a
possibility. Aside from that, pollution that impairs the ocean's health is derived from sources such
as oil spills or the accumulation of various dispersed sources, such as fertilizer from residential
gardens.

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Now, some of you might be
wondering, what are ocean
gyres, and why is it
mentioned? Here, ocean
gyres represent the currents
in oceans, classified into 3
main groups, eddies,
whirlpools, and deep-ocean-
currents. Here, just a brief
mention of eddies, they are
like little whirlpools that
form when you paddle through the water. It takes the nutrients from the deeper, and colder seas to
the upper, and warmer seas. Five major gyres are influencing the world, each, respectively are, the
North Pacific Subtropical Gyres and South Pacific Subtropical Gyres, the North Atlantic
Subtropical Gyres, and South Atlantic Subtropical Gyres; and of course, the Indian Ocean
Subtropical Gyre.

Okay, let's stay on the topic of pollution. If we knew that pollution is occurring, at a rate of one
truckload per second, how can we stop it, or slow down the process of it happening? Here are a
few tips –

1 Use fewer plastics

2 Opt for multi-use products
3 Avoid Chemical Fertilizers
4 Use the 3 Rs
5 Fund for an environmental protection group
6 Lower your energy use

Lastly, I want you all to acknowledge that in Africa, Chad, more than 10% of the deaths is because
of the unclean water sources. Follow the steps above to save more of them!

2.1 All About Climate Change - Part I

You see, this is still one part that contributes to my previous parts, but this one is so vast and
vague that I must do it in a whole section. So, climate change is a significant threat to the ocean,
as rising temperatures and ocean acidification can harm marine ecosystems and the species that
depend on them. To protect the ocean from the impacts of climate change, we need to reduce our
greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy sources. This can include investing in
renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable transportation options.

In conclusion, protecting the ocean is essential for the health of our planet and the well-being of
future generations. By implementing sustainable fishing practices, reducing pollution, and
addressing climate change, we can ensure that the ocean remains a thriving ecosystem that

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supports both human and marine life.

Climate change, also known as global warming, is one of the most significant environmental
challenges facing our planet today. It refers to the long-term changes in the Earth's climate,
including temperature, precipitation,
and wind patterns, caused by human
activities such as burning fossil fuels,
deforestation, and industrial processes.

The effects of climate change are

already being felt around the world,
with rising sea levels, more frequent
and intense heat waves, droughts, and
extreme weather events such as
hurricanes and floods. These changes
not only threaten the natural
environment but also have significant
impacts on human health, food security,
and economic stability.

To address climate change, it is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are the
primary cause of global warming. This can be achieved through a combination of measures such
as increasing the use of renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and promoting
sustainable land use practices.

In addition to mitigation, adaptation is also critical in responding to the impacts of climate change.
This involves preparing for and responding to the changes that are already occurring and will
continue to occur in the future. Adaptation measures may include building sea walls to protect
against rising sea levels, developing drought-resistant crops, and improving water management
practices.

To achieve meaningful progress in addressing climate change, individuals, businesses, and

governments need to work together. This includes making changes in our daily lives, such as
reducing energy consumption and waste and supporting policies and initiatives that promote
sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In a nutshell, climate change is a complex and urgent issue that requires immediate action. By
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable practices, and preparing for the impacts
of climate change, we can help to protect our planet and ensure a more sustainable future for
generations to come.

I hate writing these long essays without a bias, it’s boring. But I guess this is life! (Information
above from (“Climate Change - Wikipedia.” Climate Change - Wikipedia, 5 Feb. 2019,
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change.))
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2.2 All About Climate Change - Part II

Climate change has had a significant impact on coral reefs, (FUNFACT! The global temperature
from the 1900s to now has risen by a whopping 1.1 degrees, furthermore, the sea level has
increased by a mind-blowing 4 inches! That’s one-tenth of a meter!) Which are some of the most
diverse and productive ecosystems on the planet. Rising temperatures, ocean acidification (acidic
level rising), and extreme weather events are just ways climate change affects these delicate
ecosystems.

One of the most significant impacts of climate change on coral reefs is rising sea temperatures. As
the oceans warm, coral reefs are becoming more susceptible to coral bleaching, a process in which
the coral expels the symbiotic algae that live within its tissues. This can lead to the death of the
coral, as well as a decrease in the biodiversity (difference of life) of the reefs.

Ocean acidification is another significant threat to coral reefs. As the oceans absorb more carbon
dioxide from the atmosphere, the pH of the water decreases, making it
more acidic. This can make it more difficult for corals to build their skeletons and can also hurt the
other organisms that make up the reef ecosystem.

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and cyclones, can also devastate coral reefs. These
events can cause physical damage to the reef, as well as increase deposition and nutrient runoff,
which can lead to algal blooms that further harm the reef.

In addition to these direct impacts, climate change is also affecting the overall health and
resilience of coral reef ecosystems. As reefs become more stressed, they become more vulnerable
to disease outbreaks, invasive species, and other threats. This can have a cascading effect on the
entire ecosystem, leading to declines in fish populations, loss of habitat for other marine
organisms, and reduced ecosystem services for humans.

Overall, climate change is one of the greatest threats facing coral reefs today. To protect these
important ecosystems, we must take action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and address
the underlying causes of climate change. We must also work to improve the resilience of coral
reefs by reducing other stressors, such as overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction, and by
promoting the conservation and restoration of these vital ecosystems. (“Home – Climate Change:
Vital Signs of the Planet”)

2.3 Against Climate Change – For a Better Future

I don’t want to make this section long, so here are just a few tips for going green. Make sure to
subscribe to www.theoceancleanup.com and, if you can, fund it.

1 Make your voice heard in the ears of those in power (Don’t yell at the white house).

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2 Eat less meat and get a healthy diet.
3 Less fuel transportation, be sure to go ‘green’.
4 Reduce your energy use and bill use.
5 Respect and protect ‘green’ parks and places.
6 Invest in climate change funds (Make sure to choose the one that helps the most!).
7 Cut your consumption and waste.
8 Talk about the changes you’ve made based on the tips above, write it down on a piece of paper
and do a presentation, and write an essay.

Anyways, just to conclude, climate change

played an important part in ocean
pollution. Make sure to follow the tips
above and stay green and healthy. Though
it might be a hard thing to do at first, it’ll
start to get easy as you go through. And as
always, subscribe to
https://www.oceancare.org/en/,
www.theoceancleanup.com, and as
always, stay sideways! (“How Can You
Help Our Ocean?”)

3.1 Extras

In this section, you’ll read about some extra articles that A.U.E had written. Some of them I co-
operated with FOX Assists and DD Group. Enjoy!

3.1.1 Public Transportation (Part I)

Do you know that every $1 being given to public transportation is $5 in economic returns. In this
essay, you’re going to read about why public transportation is better than the cars that you own by:
pollution reduced, global warming decreased, making friends, and there’s also a problem that
space is running out in cities. The public transportation is a solution to all these problems.

First,
pollution is
reduced when
using public

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transportation. Research has shown that cars burn nearly twice CO 2 per passenger kilometer. It had
also shown that 450,000,000 gallons of gas will be reduced currently in America. This shows that
public transportations are both more energy saving and can carry more people. When making a
comparison to the cars, the only disadvantage compared to the cars is that it’s not comfortable
enough. Though it may look as though that it’s a disadvantage, but it’s an advantage. It can make
you more adaptable and can stand many conditions. Though people may also argue that it may
take too much time to wait but that’s also an advantage to exercise your brain. When remembering
the many rides’ numbers, you know about what time you get out, and what time you get onto the
bus. It can make your memory stronger while when riding your own car, it does not help to your
brain.

Next, global warming is also a problem solved when using public transportation. It’s mainly
caused by the CO2 and tail gas released by cars and trucks. Most people now are using gasoline
cars which is very harmful to the environment while the buses are developing into hybrid and
electricity powered cars which is not harmful to the environment at all! Some people may argue
that they can’t afford buying another car but that’s the main use to public transportation, to afford
people to have a ride if they can’t travel on their own. If each family in America gets rid of 1 car
and relies on public transportation, you may save $10,000 each year! These money can be used in
many ways including economic returns or making new highways and roads.

3.1.2 Public Transportation (Part II)

Making friends is also available on public transportation. Social contacts are good for teens and
making friends on bus is a great way to do it! When making a friend, he or she may protect you
from bullies and can also play with you! Remember when I’m young in my old school, and my
mother don’t have time to get me from school. So, every time when school is finished, I will ride a
bus back home. But one day, since the backpack is a bit heavy on my shoulder, so despite the
weight held on my back, I slipped on the slab that led onto the bus. Then, a fifth-grade girl held
me up and that’s how I make friend with her. She helps me to fight bullies at school and can play
with me at transition time. Making friends with recent adults on the buses is also a great way to
protect you from bad people.

There’s also a problem of space running out in cities fast because there’s too many people using
parking lots and the population in the cities is growing fast. The public transportation is a solution
to that too. In recent research, it had shown that one public transportation like a bus can at least be
equal to 30 cars. If more people started to use them, then more space can be held in cities and as
the old parking lots being torn down, more buildings can be built. That way, less traffic Jams can
be caused, and less space can be used too!

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Using public

transportations can also be more efficient. Let’s take the light rails and your car as an example.
First, the traffic Jam won’t affect the speed of and light rail, but if you’re in a car, maybe it’s better
to walk to your company rather than to wait in the jam for 30 minutes or more. Some people may
also argue that buses are slow. But they have their own roads in China and that means though they
need to stop more often, it can travel faster than your cars. Also, it’s more widely ranged.
Sometimes, you must use the public transportations like in an airport, or in a subway station.
Another reason is that you will never get tickets again if you’re using public transportation and
that also means that no more money will be costed to pay for a ticket that you have get on a road
rule disagreement.

In this essay, I talked about the pollution reduce, global warming reduces, social friends increase,
and space coming back in cities, all because of people using public transportations. Based on these
points, it’s clear that public transportations are much better than your own cars.

3.1.3 Plastic Pollution Matters

Plastic is only a century old; it is made from fossil fuels. Production of plastic products began to
increase after World War Two. Starting from plastic bags to many more products. From 1950 to
1970 only small amount of plastic were produced, so the plastic waste was manageable. But from
1970 to 1990 the amount of plastic waste was then tripled and got worse starting from 2000.
Today we now produce around 400 tons of plastic. Plastic products such as plastic bags, bottles
and many more take hundreds of years to decompose.

Since all rivers and creeks lead to the ocean, the ocean is the main place where million tons of
debris accumulates. A study in 2021 shows that 44 percent of plastic waste in all water sources are
all mainly bags, bottles, and items related to takeout meals.

It’s not only the ocean that is filled with trash, but plastic waste can also be found everywhere.
Mount Everest has littered plastic bottles and bags on it and even the deepest part of the ocean has

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Overfishing has been another problem over the past few years, due to this, many fishing gear get
lost and are left in the sea. These lost gears are called ghost gear, they consent of old fishing nets,
traps, lines, and bombs (Bombs for killing fishes). Old nets may cause marine life to get trapped in
them and kill them. For example, Sharks, rays, manatees, bony fish, sea turtles, dolphins, whales,
crustaceans, and sea birds are all endangered due to ghost gear that is polluting the water.
In the ocean, plastic pollution can kill marine mammals directly through entanglement in objects
such as fishing gear, but it can also kill through ingestion, by being mistaken for food. Studies
have found that all kinds of species, including small zooplankton, large cetaceans, most seabirds,
and all marine turtles, readily ingest plastic bits and trash items such as cigarette lighters, plastic
bags, and bottle caps. Sunlight and seawater embrittle plastic, and the eventual breakdown of
larger objects into microplastic makes plastic available to zooplankton and other small marine
animals. Such small pieces of plastic, which are less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, make up a
sizable fraction of plastic waste in the oceans. By 2018, microplastics had been found in
the organs of more than 114 aquatic species, including some species found only in the
deepest ocean trenches. By 2020, scientists had estimated that at least 14 million metric tons (15.4
million short tons) of microplastic particles were resting on the floor of the ocean, and other
research had revealed that the movement of deep-sea currents was creating microplastic “hot
spots” in parts of the
oceans, such as one
located in the Tyrrhenian
Sea that contained nearly
two million microplastic
pieces per square meter
(about 186,000 pieces
per square foot).

Here's a Question, where

does all the plastic go?
To the ocean? To
landfills? To the burning
place? Here’s a chart of
“the fate of the plastic” from ‘ourworldindata.org’.

We can see that over half of the plastic went straight to the landfills or discarded, and less than
10% of the plastic that
we produced is
recycled. Scientists
are now looking at a
decomposable plastic,
where after you
recycled it, you might
see it as a slipper on
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your foot next time. Though it might seem like a great future ahead, scientists are still developing
it based on reports from national geographic. The kind of plastic that we use the most,
polyethylene, takes more than one thousand years to decompose. The second most popular kind of
plastic takes more than one hundred years to decompose. From 1950, where the average use of
plastic is still 2,000,000 tons, we now (2022, data is not uploaded in 2023 yet) uses more than
430,000,000 tons of plastic; and out of that 430,000,000 tons of plastic, more than 1/3 of it is
single use products, which as well takes more than 1000 years to decompose. Scientists once
stated that if the plastic is being used at the same rate as now, (which is optimistic since it’ll
increase as shown in many reports) the amount of plastic that we uses will increase by 2 times
more. Our act of using plastic is polluting the planet, harming the health of human, and eventually,
creating a disbalanced climate in each part of the world. Yet do not be sad, since:

“This report presents a systematic change initiative, most problems and proposed to reduce
unnecessary plastic using combined with market transformation, by speeding up after use,
recycling, adjust the position and diversified solutions, implementation of circular economy needs
the market shift, and achieving the recycled plastic. Among them, the "after using" need the world
after using can put water bottle, can after use bag, the deposit refund scheme, packaging,
recycling, etc.; Can promote after use and reusable product market, abandon the one-time
economy. "This powerful market shift could reduce plastic pollution by 30 percent by 2040." "The
report said.” – Caixin.com

At the resumed Fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi in March 2022, the 193
member States agreed to end plastic pollution and are currently negotiating a binding legal
agreement by 2024.
While many
technological
solutions to the
circular plastic
economy have been
reported, the
economic,
financial, and
business models to
solve the problem
while protecting
livelihoods are still
in the balance. The report proposes a systematic change program that combines the reduction of
the most problematic and unnecessary plastic use with market transformation to achieve the
market transformation needed for a circular economy and the recyclability of plastics through
accelerated reuse, recycling, repositioning, and diversification of programs. Among them, "reuse"
requires worldwide reuse of reusable water bottles, reusable bags, deposit refund programs,
packaging recycling programs, etc. Promote the market for reusable and repackaged products and
move away from the disposable economy. "This powerful market shift could reduce plastic
pollution by 30 percent by 2040." "The report said. "Recycling" refers to the goal of reducing
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plastic pollution by another 20 percent by 2040 by ensuring that recycling becomes a more stable
and profitable business by increasing the proportion of economically recyclable plastic from 21
percent to 50 percent by eliminating fossil fuel subsidies, choosing mechanical plastic recycling as
a preferred option, improving waste sorting, and improving waste collection systems.
"Repositioning and diversifying" reduce plastic pollution by another 17 percent by carefully
replacing products such as plastic wrappers, demos and takeaway boxes with products made from
alternative materials such as paper, compostable materials, and recycled plastics. The report also
points out that even with market transformation approaches, there will still be a large amount of
plastic that cannot be recycled in the next 10 to 20 years and will need to be treated with solutions
to prevent pollution, known as harvesting. Not to mention, but more than half of the products in
the ocean is now plastic, and for the 25% in the rest, they all involve plastic (e.g., Wrappers…)

3.1.4 Narrative
As an environmental activist, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of plastic and water
pollution in the Maldives. The Maldives is a beautiful island nation located in the Indian Ocean,
known for its turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life. However, plastic and
water pollution are threatening the very existence of this paradise.

Plastic pollution is a major issue in the Maldives. Every year, more than 300 million tons of plastic
are produced worldwide, and much of it ends up in the ocean. The Maldives is particularly
vulnerable to plastic pollution because it is in an area where ocean currents converge, causing
large amounts of plastic to accumulate on the beaches and in the water. This plastic pollution is
not only unsightly; it is also deadly to marine life. Sea turtles, for example, mistake plastic bags
for jellyfish and ingest
them, which can cause fatal
blockages in their digestive
systems. Plastic debris can
also entangle and suffocate
marine animals, as well as
leach toxic chemicals into
the water, harming both
marine and human life.

Water pollution is another

major problem in the
Maldives. The Maldives
relies heavily on tourism,
which has led to an increase
in waste generation and
wastewater discharge. Much
of this waste ends up in the ocean, polluting the water and damaging the fragile coral reefs that are
so important to the Maldives' economy. In addition, climate change is exacerbating the problem of

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water pollution in the Maldives. Rising sea levels and warmer waters are causing coral bleaching,
which occurs when corals expel the algae that live in their tissues, turning them white and leaving
them vulnerable to disease and death.

As an environmental activist, I believe that urgent action is needed to address these issues. We
must reduce our reliance on single-use plastics and invest in sustainable waste management
systems. We must also work to protect the coral reefs and other vital marine ecosystems in the
Maldives. Only by taking decisive action can we ensure that future generations will be able to
enjoy the beauty and richness of the Maldives.

It is important for individuals, businesses, and governments to take responsibility and make
changes in their daily practices to reduce plastic and water pollution. We can all play a role in
protecting the environment by making conscious choices and supporting initiatives that promote
sustainability. For example, individuals can bring their own reusable bags and water bottles, avoid
using single-use plastics, and properly dispose of their waste. Businesses can implement
sustainable practices in their operations, such as reducing plastic packaging and implementing
recycling programs. Governments can enact policies and regulations to reduce plastic and water
pollution, such as banning single-use plastics or imposing taxes on plastic products.

Education and awareness are also crucial in addressing plastic and water pollution in the
Maldives. By educating the public about the harmful effects of plastic and water pollution, we can
encourage individuals to act and make a positive impact on the environment. Additionally, we can
raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, and the
long-term economic benefits that come with their preservation.

In conclusion, plastic and water pollution are serious threats to the Maldives' environment and
economy. Urgent action is needed to reduce plastic and water pollution, protect marine
ecosystems, and preserve the natural beauty of the Maldives for future generations. By taking
responsibility and making conscious choices, we can all play a role in protecting the environment
and promoting sustainability.

As an environmental activist, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of plastic and water
pollution in the Maldives. The Maldives is a beautiful island nation located in the Indian Ocean,
known for its turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life. However, plastic and
water pollution are threatening the very existence of this paradise.

Plastic pollution is a major issue in the Maldives. Every year, more than 300 million tons of plastic
are produced worldwide, and much of it ends up in the ocean. The Maldives is particularly
vulnerable to plastic pollution because it is in an area where ocean currents converge, causing
large amounts of plastic to accumulate on the beaches and in the water. This plastic pollution is
not only unsightly; it is also deadly to marine life. Sea turtles, for example, mistake plastic bags
for jellyfish and ingest them, which can cause fatal blockages in their digestive systems. Plastic
debris can also entangle and suffocate marine animals, as well as leach toxic chemicals into the
water, harming both marine and human life.
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Water pollution is another major problem in the Maldives. The Maldives relies heavily on tourism,
which has led to an increase in waste generation and wastewater discharge. Much of this waste
ends up in the ocean, polluting the water and damaging the fragile coral reefs that are so important
to the Maldives' economy. In addition, climate change is exacerbating the problem of water
pollution in the Maldives. Rising sea levels and warmer waters are causing coral bleaching, which
occurs when corals expel the algae that live in their tissues, turning them white and leaving them
vulnerable to disease and death.

As an environmental activist, I believe that urgent action is needed to address these issues. We
must reduce our reliance on single-use plastics and invest in sustainable waste management
systems. We must also work to protect the coral reefs and other vital marine ecosystems in the
Maldives. Only by taking decisive action can we ensure that future generations will be able to
enjoy the beauty and richness of the Maldives.

3.1.5 Persuasive Text

It is important for individuals, businesses, and governments to take responsibility and make
changes in their daily practices to reduce plastic and water pollution. We can all play a role in
protecting the environment by making conscious choices and supporting initiatives that promote
sustainability. For example, individuals can bring their own reusable bags and water bottles, avoid
using single-use plastics, and properly dispose of their waste. Businesses can implement
sustainable practices in their operations, such as reducing plastic packaging and implementing
recycling programs. Governments can enact police sand regulations to reduce plastic and water
pollution, such as banning single-use plastics or imposing taxes on plastic products.

Education and awareness are also

crucial in addressing plastic and
water pollution in the Maldives. By
educating the public about the
harmful effects of plastic and water
pollution, we can encourage
individuals to act and make a
positive impact on the environment.
Additionally, we can raise awareness
about the importance of protecting
marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, and the long-term economic benefits that come with their
preservation.

In conclusion, plastic and water pollution are serious threats to the Maldives' environment and
economy. Urgent action is needed to reduce plastic and water pollution, protect marine
ecosystems, and preserve the natural beauty of the Maldives for future generations. By taking

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responsibility and making conscious choices, we can all play a role in protecting the environment
and promoting sustainability.

4.2 Acknowledgements

Thankyou H.R and Mr. Reardon for helping and inspiring me with the passion project. Thankyou
theoceancleanup.com for sponsoring this essay. Thankyou Nat. Geo for contacting with me.
Thankyou River and Annas for cheering me on this project. Visit my sites to checkout more!

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