goal fifteen
heal the ocean.
About
Goal fifteen's mission statement is to heal and conserve the ocean.
Issues
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Developmental activities, overfishing, tourism, and energy extraction
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Vulnerable to climate change
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High levels of pollution
Causes
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Illegal dumping of wastes by various industries
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Land runoff lowers coastal water quality and affects marine ecosystems
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Copper and gold mining is pollute the oceans, as well.
Impacts
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A lack of conservation efforts
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The degradation of biodiverse coral reefs is especially impactful on island nations
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Oceans soak up 1/2 the CO2 that enters the atmosphere causing a rise in oceanic temperatures acidification of the ocean
Solutions
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Activate the protection of ecosystems by restricting and monitoring human activities
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Design better waste disposal systems for households
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Enforce civic consciousness into schools through voluntary community clean-up projects.
