Take Action
- Avoid buying things made from coral or any threatened or endangered species. If you are not sure, ask an adult. Leaving these species in the ocean helps protect health environments.
- Research what types of fish or other sea food species are in danger. Avoid these species in order to make sure what you eat doesn’t throw nature out of balance.
- Take part in Clean Up Australia Day, Project Aware International Cleanup Day in September or Earth Day in April.
- Next time you visit the beach, take a bag and see how much trash you can collect. You can get your family and friends involved and organise a monthly beach cleanup. Be careful at shallow rock pools, when you pick up any sharp or dangerous-looking objects, or when walking close to a cliff or on unstable areas.
- Whenever you snorkel or dive, make sure your gear is secure to avoid dragging it over a coral reef area. Never touch, stand on or collect corals.
- Start a recycling program at home or school. Decorate cardboard boxes—one each for glass, cans, plastic and paper.