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A floating plastic bag can look like a lot of jellyfish, algae, or other species that make up a large component of the sea turtles' diets. Unfortunately, this happens quite often nowadays.

vmclo001 — 2024-01-11 14:29:42 UTC

https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-do-sea-turtles-eat-unfortunately-plastic-bags#:~:text=Research%20suggests%20that%2052%25%20of,of%20the%20sea%20turtles'%20diets.

The air quality has worsened since 2016. The worsening air quality trend, which saw fine particulate pollution increase 5.5% between 2016 and 2018, reverses a decade of improving air quality in the United States

slope019_1 — 2024-01-11 14:35:21 UTC

https://abcnews.go.com/US/us-air-quality-declines-years-improvement/story?id=66582569

For the future, we hope more people will be able to pick up trash to reduce the ocean pollution. We also hope more people would care about our environment. To reduce ocean pollution, people recycle, reuse, and dispose of trash properly in designated bins, utilizing recycling centers to manage waste and conserve space on Earth.

slope019_1 — 2024-01-11 14:56:56 UTC

In the future, we hope apartments in Miami will be more sustainable. For example, the apartments could have a lot of greenery around them.

vmclo001 — 2024-01-11 15:07:37 UTC

The beaches in Miami have changed over time, more buildings were built. More buildings were constructed in Miami to handle more people and tourists, but this also led to more air and ocean pollution because more buildings lead to more people, more cars, and more activity, causing increased pollution in the air and ocean.

vmclo001 — 2024-01-11 15:12:02 UTC

Miami's Air Pollution in 20 Years (Hopefully). By 2030 the air will become so poisonous that it will be necessary to use an oxygen kit to breathe easily, but to prevent that we can start riding buses, mowing lawns, and avoiding letting your car idle. For example, turn off the engine when in drive-thrus.

slope019_1 — 2024-01-11 15:13:08 UTC

There is a lot of trash on the road in Miami as it can be seen in the picture. Trash on Miami's roads is a result of people throwing litter irresponsibly and insufficient waste disposal practices.

vmclo001 — 2024-01-18 00:51:02 UTC

59 Miami sewers released untreated waste into the Bay and Miami River, posing a serious threat to water quality, ecosystems, and public health. Urgent action is needed to improve sewage infrastructure, implement proper waste treatment, and enhance regulations for the well-being of local communities.

slope019 — 2024-01-18 01:16:23 UTC

https://www.miamirealestateguy.com/a-history-of-biscayne-bay/

In 1969, pollution caused the death of 26 million fish in a Florida lake. The Biscayne Aquifer, which gives 90% of Miami's drinking water, might be affected by saltwater due to rising sea levels. It's important to take care of the environment to protect both aquatic life and Miami's water supply.

slope019 — 2024-01-18 01:20:32 UTC

https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/project/the-vulnerability-of-potable-water-with-climate-change-in-miami-dade/

In the future, Miami can be cleaner by using eco-friendly ways, better waste management, and getting everyone involved. This will make the city healthier and more enjoyable for everyone.

slope019 — 2024-01-18 01:35:18 UTC

Miami is running out of space for trash, day by day, highlighting the urgent need for better waste management solutions and increased efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle to relieve the strain on available disposal space.

slope019 — 2024-01-18 02:11:41 UTC

Stronger Saharan dust storms can contribute to Miami's air quality issues. Saharan dust worsens air quality and increases the levels of particulate matter in the air. These particles can cause hazy conditions and reduce visibility. The dryness of the dust could also affect air quality.

slope019 — 2024-01-18 02:17:26 UTC

We hope for a future, where as this photo, people get together to help more in protesting for the ocean life.

slope019 — 2024-01-18 02:20:00 UTC

2024-01-18 13:19:50 UTC

People used to always throw trash wherever, leading to the same place. That’s why it affects us nowadays where we have no more space, and we are running out of space and time

2024-01-18 13:26:56 UTC

Miami Seaquarium keeps sea animals safe from ocean pollution and trash. This helps them stay healthy and avoid the problems caused by these issues in the wild.

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 01:25:34 UTC

Sofia:

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 01:28:13 UTC

I imagine a future where no more pollution in any oceans because animals are getting harmed by like plastic and trash

How much pollution is in the ocean in 2023?

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 01:36:06 UTC

593,043,485 pounds

In the years 2023-2024, the feeling of sadness deepens as we see more and more pollution around us every day, making our world less happy and healthy. It's like a warning that tells us we must work together to take care of our planet and stop things from getting worse.

Most people, about 83%, are really worried and care a lot about different problems like too much plastic, overfishing, and the damage happening to coral reefs and oceans because of climate change.

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 01:40:26 UTC

Honestly, we wish more people would care like why is it 83% and not 100%

#LESSPLASTIC=LESSDRASTIC

How ocean/air pollution has affected us in the past:

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 01:43:12 UTC

Health Impact: Polluted air and contaminated seafood led to respiratory issues in communities.
Economic Consequences: Damage to marine ecosystems hurt fishing industries and livelihoods.
Biodiversity Loss: Pollution harmed marine life, reducing fish populations and species diversity.
Coastal Concerns: Dirty beaches affected tourism and water quality for recreation.
Climate Influence: Air pollution contributed to climate change, affecting weather and sea levels.

How ocean/air pollution impacts us today:

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 01:48:26 UTC

Health: It impacts us because polluted air and seafood cause health issues.
Economy: It impacts us because challenges in fishing industries affect livelihoods.
Biodiversity: It impacts us because harm to marine life disrupts ecosystems.
Recreation: It impacts us because tourism and activities suffer from environmental issues.
Climate: It impacts us because influences on weather and sea levels affect communities.

Around 0.5% of plastic waste ends up in the ocean. Most of it stays close to the shoreline.

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 02:01:44 UTC

very unfortunate but HERE IS A CHART SHOWING WHERE AND HOW MUCH PLASTIC WASTE USUALLY ENDS UP IN OCEANS

What we can do to avoid ocean/air polution in the future

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 02:06:07 UTC

Renewable Energy: Shift to solar and wind to cut air pollution.
Recycling: Minimize ocean pollution with effective waste management.
Strict Regulations: Enforce rules to limit industrial emissions and water discharges.
Green Technologies: Invest in eco-friendly tech to minimize pollution impact.
Global Collaboration: Work together internationally to address pollution challenges.
Public Awareness: Educate people about pollution and promote responsible behavior.
Habitat Preservation: Protect natural ecosystems like mangroves against pollution.
Green Transportation: Encourage public transport and electric vehicles for cleaner air.

Violette:

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 02:08:56 UTC

I imagine a future where there is almost no more pollution and people are trying to stop it by for example picking up trash at the beach.

NO idling engine for A BETTER FUTURE 🦅🦅🦅🦅

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 02:11:40 UTC

We really need to do something about ocean and air pollution because it's causing serious harm to nature and people. If we don't act quickly, it could lead to irreversible damage, like animals and plants dying and more extreme weather. To make a positive change, we should use less plastic, follow eco-friendly practices, and switch to cleaner energy sources.

ccqkt7mt2b — 2024-01-23 02:18:03 UTC