What are you doing to reduce ocean problems?

6 things you can do to help save the ocean

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Meet and fall in love with the ocean: our main source of life
Are there any problems in the ocean?

The ocean. Our great source of life. So far, we have had the pleasure of meeting him and he will allow us to feel some love and respect even for him. We also give ourselves the opportunity to open our eyes to the growing suffering we experience every day. This time, the goal It sows hope in their hearts that this problem can be eradicated over time, as well as motivating them to take action. So keep reading to explore what you are doing to lessen the ocean problems and what can be done on your part for the solution.

People with impact

Who is Jossy Zamora?

Jossy Zamora is a girl who encourages caring for the environment of Cancun and Quintana Roo through social media, especially Instagram. Its purpose is to educate people on everything related to the subject, inviting them to clean up or give advice on how to lead a life without waste. The expected result is a society more motivated to have a more sustainable life. With a reach of approximately 20,000 people, it has created valuable content through interviews with foundations and associations that protect Quintana Roo. She gives voice to all researchers, marketers and anyone who wants to. It seeks to combat the problem. She offers the invitation to know our natural world, because we will know love and when you hide with all your strength.

Who is Camila Jaber?

Camila Jaber is a Mexican freediver passionate about centers and their conservation. National freediving and audiovisual champion showing the beauty and delicacy of cenotes on the Riviera Maya. Being the winner of the Creat EP26 contest for the video entitled “Yo soy cenote”, the goal expose the threat posed by these natural wells to garbage and chemical spills. The project lasts a little over two minutes, where Camila personifies the fresh water of the cenotes to show the incredible beauty of the underground ecosystem that connects with the ocean. The 25-year-old sportswoman has explored cenotes by making a connection with the water and encouraging Mexican society to be aware of the dangers it faces. In an interview for the newspaper Milenio in 2021 he expresses what we as a community can do:

“Change our habits. Reduce the consumption of plastic and meat. Question a little more about where we come from, not only what we eat but also what we use every day. Think about who I’m betting on when I spend my money, who I’m going to invest in, what companies or corporations I’m going to support, for example. This is an invitation to inform us more. The consumer has the power to decide which companies or which projects will grow “

Camila Jaber

Who is Omar Vazquez?

Omár Vazquéz is the president of the company Blue Green México, who had the patent for his inventory of twill-based brick. Omar saw an opportunity in the excess sargassum found on our beaches turning into bricks building homes with them. These products have been studied at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México proving that they are as strong and durable as those of adobe. By optimizing costs and being an aid to the damage caused by sargassum, this venture is a huge help to the parasite that is increasingly invading beaches.
People like them sow motivation in society to get up.

They exist more like them being a living test of (https://www.unep.org/es/noticias-y-reportajes/reportajes/salvando-los-oceanos-5-lideres-que-luchan-contra-la-contaminacion) how small actions can make big changes in the world.

The world with a sustainable purpose

There are so-called places around the world Atmospheric Emission Control Areas. These are areas in the sea where greenhouse gas emissions are controlled. With these areas, the International Maritime Organization aims to reduce sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ships. In 2021, there are four areas: the east and east coasts of the United States of America, the North Sea, and the Baltic Sea.

On the other hand, it is not new news that restaurants no longer offer plastic straws, or optional straws made of biodegradable materials. Also, in supermarkets, butchers or self-service stores, the use of plastic bags is less and less present giving the option to bring your own cloth bag or buy it right there.

An interesting approach to the company Grupo Bimbo which has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by more than 100,000 tonnes worldwide and is committed to ensuring that by 2025 100% of the energy it uses is fully renewable.. Big companies are doing their part to fight the common problem we live in, however it may not be enough.

At Grupo Xcaret, sustainability is part of the management style and is a key element in his vision of “being unique in sustainable tourism recreation”. It is for this that Xcaret has the Sustainability Policy and the Sustainability Model used in every aspect of the business, which ensures its implementation through a system of evaluation and continuous improvement.

The Sustainability model is based on three pillars to facilitate the transmission of actions for the development of a business aimed at the conservation of our environment and the social welfare it entails. The pillars are identified as the “3P”: People, Planet and Prosperity, with the scope that all actions were carried out within the company and had an impact on its environment.

What can we do?

We have seen what people and businesses have done, but even with their incredible actions they are not enough to defeat the damage to the ocean. Therefore, there are several acts that as a society, whether far away or near the coast we can do to support.

1. Use less disposables: When we go to restaurants we try to consume the whole portion or bring a tupperware. Even if they are interested in learning more about how to live a waste-free life, our eco-friendly Charlotte will be a fabulous guide.
2. Reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption: the use of lights in the house when it is daylight may be reduced or switched to fluorescent light pumps can be a simple thing to start with. Also, try not to use the car so often and look for alternatives as greener ones can be very helpful.
3. Do not throw trash: This is the most well-known rule, we try to respect our environment by depositing our garbage in its place and if we see any strip, contribute to the recognition. This simple action is very important to reduce the presence of waste in the water and avoid the strong consequences of pollution.
4. Conscious purchase: Those fish lovers, helping fisheries by choosing products from the sea with sustainable processes is an amazing option. They only need to look for a blue MSC seal on products that certify that they come from a sustainably managed fishery.
5. Travel responsible: It aims to target destinations that are committed to protecting wildlife and supporting local communities. Already when you are on the beach, cenote or any natural place we respect the life that lives there and especially when buying souvenirs on the site you have to be careful when choosing those that do not cater to endangered species such as coral jewelry, shark. A sea turtle.
6. Increases knowledge of the ocean: It is possible before even more about the ocean or our planet in general. Expanding our knowledge increases our love and inspiration for change. There are books, documentaries, web platforms and museums, exhibitions on the beauty of the ocean along with its location over the years.

Changing certain aspects of our lives to care for a new home carries a great deal of responsibility. Still, it’s satisfying to know that there are people who care about the environment, but it’s not enough, together we will be stronger and the key to getting out is persistence. Help save our ocean, our planet will be worth the result.