SMALL ACTS HAVE GREAT POWER

Each of us has the ability to create change. Each of us has the power to do something small.

It can be easy to feel hopeless when reading news coverage about our oceans around the world. With stories of climate change, pollution and overfishing dominating the headlines, it often seems overwhelming and bleak. But there is hope - actually big waves of it!

There are ocean success stories the world over, often occurring when individuals and small groups of people take action to fix problems. From fifth graders who together convinced Dunkin Donuts to ban styrofoam cups, to Irish fisherman who saved a school of dolphins, or the restoration of one of the world’s most pristine reefs in Mexico - there’s lots of good news out there (see below for Good News details). Yet perhaps the biggest heros in the movement to restore the seas could collectively be all of us regular, everyday people. When we forego plastic bags for a reusable shopper tote, when we turn off the water while we brush our teeth, or we choose only sustainable seafood – all these small acts can add up to make a world of difference in protecting the oceans and their amazing inhabitants.

Please join us in engaging in Ocean awareness, solutions and sharing of the success stories! We welcome your comments and suggestions

WHY PROTECT OUR OCEANS?

No matter where you live, oceans are Essential to ALL life on earth. Oceans generate half the oxygen we all breathe, most of the world’s water resides in the oceans. More...

PICK 3 WAYS TO HELP

Start small, think big. It’s easy to feel intimidated with all the ‘shoulds’ out there in the world, so may we suggest: start by committing to three of the suggestions below. If we all start with at least three, then more up to four and more…imagine the possibilities. Making little changes in the way we live can go a long way in helping our oceans.

OCEAN OPTIMISM

From 5th grade crusaders to Irish seafaring super heros, California citizen scientists, and a Mexican family who started a reef restoration revolution - there really is good news out there about our ability to take action, change our ways, and help protect the magnificent seas.  Read on and be inspired!

ABOUT INIS AND IWDG 

The ocean is a place of wonder and magic - it’s energy is the inspirationfor Inis the Energy of the Sea. Since 2001, it has been our honor to be the core funder of the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group. More...