Are You Interested In Ocean Conservation

By Harold Moore


Wildlife conservation is as important in the oceans as it is on the mainland. Ocean research gives us better information about what lives in the depths of our seas, so we can endeavor to keep them safe for future generations to enjoy. When you think Africa, you may not immediately think of its coastline and the animals that live there, but in fact, the African coast shelters many creatures, some in danger from human-made pollution and hunting. If you are searching for a profession in ocean conservation and love the ocean, spending time volunteering for projects in Africa is a perfect choice for your gap year.

There are many ways to help conserve the seas and the seas. For instance, scuba divers can be trained to be more environmentally conscious when they visit the seas and the seas. They should treat coral reefs with care and respect because the coral reefs of almost all seas are being damaged by humans who either intentionally or unintentionally break the coral apart. Coral reefs are an essential section of the sea's ecosystem and are being subjected to manmade pollution which breaks down the coral structure. Once coral is destroyed, it is difficult to grow back, and thus many creatures in the sea that rely on coral are susceptible to extinction.

Considering their size you would think whale sharks would pose some danger to humans, however, in reality, they are docile fish and are not violent. Some divers have even suggested that the juveniles can be playful while they are in the water with them. One area where the sighting of a whale shark is reasonably common is in the Maldives, where a large preservation project of the coral reef includes the monitoring of whale sharks.

Research the Great White Shark- The Great White Shark is one of the most misunderstood creatures of the sea. However, this creature is an important part of the sea ecosystem and, as such, one of the animals focused on in the wildlife preservation programs in Africa.

The scientists and volunteers involved in the projects will spend some time recording their location so that their journeys can be mapped so the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme can make decisions as to their preservation and protection mechanisms.

Oil leaking from an offshore oil rig will kill all the creatures in the area of the leak. The oil will wash up on shore and destroy the delicate ecosystems along the shore. The oil will trap and kill marine life such as birds, dolphins, seals, and any other creature that is unfortunate enough to be affected by the oil spill. Everyone who cares about the environment should be interested in sea preservation.

Many coastal towns and communities around the world still heavily rely on fishing as the main source of revenue, which unfortunately very often undermines sea ecosystems. Fishing fleets annually dredge areas of the sea floor twice the size of the United States. These actions cause damage to habitats that may take years, sometimes decades to recover.

As the seas are complex environments, your work in preservation can virtually take any shape or focus. Depending on your interests, your experience could include working with fish, mammals, invertebrates, coral, mangroves, sea grass, fisheries or even communities that depend on the fishing industry. Location-wise, you could help out in a local UK coastal town or even volunteer to do some work in preservation in some of the world's more exotic locations.




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