All About Oceans
Stop Pollution at the Source - Save Our Seas!
Presented by
Chito-Man๏ปฟ
What is an Ocean?
Oceans are the largest and most powerful bodies of water on Earth. They cover more than 70% of the planet’s surface and contain 97% of all the water on Earth. The five oceans — Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic — are all connected, creating one vast, living system that supports life as we know it.
Why Oceans Matter
Oceans are more than just a place to swim or surf. They are life support for the entire planet:
๐ Home to Countless Creatures: From plankton to whales, oceans are bursting with biodiversity.
๐ฌ๏ธ Climate Control: Oceans absorb heat and carbon dioxide, helping to regulate our global temperature.
๐จ Oxygen Factory: Tiny plants in the ocean (phytoplankton) produce over half the oxygen we breathe.
๐ง Water Source: Oceans are at the heart of the water cycle, fueling rain and replenishing rivers and lakes.
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Global Food Supply: Billions of people rely on oceans for protein through fishing and aquaculture.
How Oceans Get Polluted
Pollution might seem far away when you live inland - but most ocean pollution starts on land, right in our neighborhoods.
When it rains, water washes over streets, parking lots, and lawns, picking up:
๐๏ธ Trash (plastic bags, wrappers, cups)
๐พ Pet waste
๐งด Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers
๐ Oil, brake dust, and vehicle fluids
๐ฟ Leaves and grass clippings
This polluted stormwater flows through drains and ditches, into rivers, and eventually into the ocean - untreated.
What Happens When the Ocean Gets Polluted?
Marine Life in Danger: Animals eat plastic or get tangled in it, leading to injury or death.
Toxic Chemicals Spread: Harmful substances accumulate in the food chain.
Microplastics Everywhere: Tiny plastic particles are found in fish, birds - even salt and drinking water.
Beach Closures & Health Risks: Polluted waters can make people sick and shut down tourism.
Chito-Man's Top Tips to Protect Lakes
โป๏ธ Reduce single-use plastics – bags, straws, utensils
๐งน Sweep up leaves, litter, and yard debris – don’t blow them into the street
๐พ Scoop the poop – every time, no excuses
๐งด Limit fertilizer and pesticide use – or switch to safer alternatives
๐ Fix car leaks quickly and dispose of oil properly
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Use car washes that filter and treat water
"You don't need a cape to be a clean water hero - just some good habits."
Chito-Man
Stormwater Defenders
Fun Ocean Facts:
Every year, over 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean.
One plastic bottle can last 450 years in the sea.
More than 700 marine species have been harmed by plastic waste.
Microplastics have been found in seafood, drinking water, and even the air we breathe.
Remember...
Every storm drain leads to the sea.
Even miles from the shore, your actions can either protect or pollute the ocean.
Be like Chito-Man - use your everyday superpowers to keep our waters clean, blue, and full of life.
