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- Get informed. Know which species are endangered and which are overfished.
- Eat fewer fish. Consuming fewer fish is the easiest way to reduce your impact on the ocean.
- When you do eat fish, choose sustainable fish, such as wild Alaskan Salmon or farmed Tilapia. The Monterrey Monterey Bay Aquarium has a list of which fish species are fished sustainably. Eating these fish has less of an impact on the oceans because the populations are large and well managed.
- Tell your friends. Ideas spread best by word of mouth. Let your friends know that the oceans are in danger; tell them which fish are the best to eat and which ones to avoid. Public awareness is essential to save the oceans.
- Contact your representative. Let your congressman know that you support efforts to improve sustainable fishing. With your support, congress can pass restrictions on harmful fishing techniques. And don't forget the fish when you vote.
- Stay informed. Keep up with what is happening in the marine world. Staying up to date lets you know what issues are the most pressing.
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- Talk to restaurants. Convince them to sell only sustainable seafood. Reducing availability of unsustainable fish is a good way to reduce consumption. The Monterey Bay Aquarium has cards you can send to restaurants that help them choose which seafood to serve.
- Organize local advocacy groups. Gather local support for healthier oceans. Use your group to volunteer at beach clean ups, and to spread the word about overfishing.
- Contact the local media. Tell them that you want more coverage about overfishing and the oceans. Local stations run public interest segments—convince segments---convince the station to shoot a piece about the fishing and ocean.
Sites to Keep You Informed!
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What You Can Do
- Contact your Representatives in Congress
- Tell a friend!
- Statistics show that only ___ percent of people know that the oceans are in danger (CITATION). By spreading the word, you can help save the oceans!
- Volunteer
- Tell restaurants in your area to buy sustainable fish!
- Donate
- Donate to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to fund world-class research and education.
- You can donate to the Recreational Fishing Alliance, which lobbies for sustainable fishing and the continued tradition of recreational fishing.
- Buy a cool t-shirt! Go to Save the Fish to buy a shirt that benefits the RFA, which fights for sustainability and marine fishery jobs.
Sites to Keep You Informed!
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
- This site allows you to make smart choices when purchasing seafood. The Aqaurium site also has information on conservation efforts and why sustainable fisheries are important.
- European Commission on Fisheries
- Oceans and Law of the Sea
- National Marine Fish Service
- Case Studies on World Fisheries
- Greenpeace: Defending Our Oceans
- Blue Ocean Institute: Guide to Ocean Friendly Fish
- Ocean Legacy
Fun and Informative Sites