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Where does our Oxygen come from

Mostly The Ocean

Scientists estimate that 50-80% of the oxygen production on Earth comes from the ocean. The majority of this production is from oceanic plankton — drifting plants, algae, and some bacteria that can photosynthesize. One particular species, Prochlorococcus, is the smallest photosynthetic organism on Earth. This little bacteria produces up to 20% of the oxygen in our entire biosphere. That’s a higher percentage than all of the tropical rainforests on land combined.

Why are the Reefs Important – The coral provides the algae with a protected environment and compounds they need for photosynthesis. In return, the algae produce oxygen and help the coral to remove wastes. Most importantly, zooxanthellae supply the coral with glucose, glycerol, and amino acids, which are the products of photosynthesis.

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This information and more can be found on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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5 Single use plastics

Straws

Bottles and Caps

Restaurants are starting to catch on and provide paper straws. Also, metal straws can be easily purchased and reused.

Bottles and Caps

It's super easy to buy a case of plastic water bottles. Skip the one time waste and wash that reusable bottle. Don't have one? We've got you covered!

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To-Go Containers

Bottles and Caps

To-Go Containers

It's important not to waste food. But remember, your food is to-go NOT your trash. Don't leave it behind to become wildlife's problem.

Grocery Bags

Disposable Gloves

To-Go Containers

These bags are convenient at check out, but how many do you have bunched up in your broom closet? Grab yourself a reusable bag. Not only are they eco friendly, but fun and cheeky as well!

Disposable Gloves

Wearing the appropriate PPE is important. Just as important - disposing of it properly.

Protect yourself then Protect our Ecosystem!

effects of plastic on our oceans and reefs

Immobilizes Wildlife

Plastics are often eaten by wildlife resulting in months of suffering before death. If the plastics aren't eaten by wildlife they became entangled or even strangled which also results in death.

Plastic Release Toxins

Not only do animals mistake plastic as food, they also become fatally ill from toxins such as BPA, flame retardants, and PVC.

Plastic Doesn't Actually Decompose

While some plastics called photodegradable plastics (plastics capable of being broken down by light) may break down from its original state, these plastics never completely decompose. They actually break up into tiny pieces called microplastics. Believe it or not but those multi-colored pieces of plastic can be found in a handful of sand on your next beach vacation.

Plastic Fact Sheet

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Just Think....

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PLASTIC BECOMES MORE IMPORTANT THAN OXYGEN

Where does our Oxygen come from

Mostly The Ocean

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Take a Breath... Thank the Ocean

5 Single use plastics

Straws

Bottles and Caps

Bottles and Caps

Bottles and Caps

Bottles and Caps

Bottles and Caps

To-Go Containers

Bottles and Caps

To-Go Containers

Grocery Bags

Disposable Gloves

To-Go Containers

Disposable Gloves

Disposable Gloves

Disposable Gloves

effects of plastic on our oceans and reefs

Immobilizes Wildlife

Plastic Release Toxins

Plastic Doesn't Actually Decompose

How many breaths do we have left...