Oceanspiration
Writing for a Purpose
Human activity is the planet's greatest threat.
Humans are responsible for a multitude of environmental pollution: air, water, land, light, sound, thermal and radioactive. But here's the catch: the sea provides for us all.
The ocean provides 70% of Earth's oxygen through its natural systems - that's what we need to save.
Coral reefs are bleaching globally from warming oceans caused by human activity, which is putting ecosystems and millions of species at risk. Freshwater sources for land animals are being contaminated with saltwater due to rising seas caused by the melting of the Arctic ice due to the warming earth; this is causing land animals such as Tigers to die from dehydration. The ocean affects us all, not just those who live in the water.
The Chain of Change
What do we do at Oceanspiration?
We were once inspired to help save the ocean and the rest of the planet; now we want to inspire others. We educate and spread as much awareness as possible on the problems our wildlife is facing and how we can help reduce our impact on life on earth. We hope to inspire and spark passion in people for the ocean and how they can help inspire others to do the same. Inspiration and education may not sound like a lot, but research studies show otherwise! We teach about the ocean, animal facts and perspectives from within the animal industry. Our blog and social media are dedicated to animals and how to help them, and with it, you can copy a link and share it wherever you can! Oceanspiration believes in the power of social media and its incredible reach: we have been thankful to grow the community we have.
Here at Oceanspiration, we think of ourselves as ambassadors for the ocean and marine life.
By educating and inspiring someone else, they’re more likely to inspire someone else to do the same, thus the chain of change, and we have been fortunate enough to witness the power of the chain of inspiration first-hand!
Roles in ecosystems
Every species on our planet has a role in its ecosystems, and there are for sure some stand-out roles we’d think you’d love to know! Sharks: some species, like the Great White, have a hard-working immune system that allows them to eat dead carcasses without getting sick or even transmitting disease, preventing habitat pandemics! That’s why they’re also known as “vultures of the sea.” Whales: whales control the population of many species, from fish to marine mammals. But when they leave waste after eating, their job doesn’t stop there because phytoplankton feed on their waste and, in turn, help provide oxygen. Cool right? Primates: after eating fruits and nuts, they spit out the seeds, which land onto the floor to grow into beautiful trees! Sea Urchins: they feed on algae growing on corals to prevent the corals from suffocating, but then predatory coral fish will prey on the Sea Urchins to prevent them from overpopulating!