We have all read about the problems our oceans face. Overfishing. Pollution. Global Warming. It's difficult to see a way through. As individuals we often feel powerless in the face of such huge problems.
But the little things count! Here are lots of ways to make a start. Simple ways to make an effort - to make that small difference that counts.
"Bite Back" is your opportunity to speak your mind on issues that you care about. Just click on the email link and make your voice heard.
Take a look at the list of fish to avoid eating - they are the ones under most pressure right now. It's simple: if they are on the menu just choose something else. Lobster is still ok after all!
There are plenty of organisations trying to make a difference. Follow some of the links on the left to find out what more you can do.
Go on... Start making a difference!
Top Twenty Fish to Avoid Eating:
Atlantic cod
Source: MCS web site
Atlantic salmon
Chilean seabass
Dogfish (Huss, Rock Salmon)
European Hake
European Seabass
Grouper
Haddock
Ling
Marlin
Monkfish
North Atlantic halibut
Orange roughy
Shark
Skate
Snapper
Sturgeon (Caviar)
Swordfish
Tuna
Warm-water prawns
As a group we can do a little more. All of our fundraising efforts this year are helping the Marine Conservation Society. Take a look on the Social & fundraising page to see how you can get involved.
We're also getting involved with the Seasearch Project, and don't forget Maili - who gave up her day job to work on the Greenforce Project.
Coral Cay Conservation is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation that is working to provide resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests. Their projects involve training divers to carry out research on tropical reefs. We help them by providing potential volunteers with a chance to try diving before they jet off to the tropics.
The Marine Conservation Society is asking for your support to convince the Government that marine conservation must be at the core of the Marine Bill.
They want the Government to set up a group of Marine reserves. These would be protected site from which no natural resources can be removed of extracted, and no developments could occur which damage marine life.
At present, we have one such area in the entire UK, at Lundy Island, where all extractive activities are restricted - but this site is tiny, at only 3.3km sq. in area. We must make space for wildlife at sea, and a network of reserves will benefit both wildlife and people.
Sign the petition at http://www.marinereservesnow.org.uk/