After our Triumph event, we happened to spot this Save the Ocean Truck by RWS Sentosa right in front of Hereen.
Decided to take part in their simple activity to Fish for Trash as well as their Instagram Contest. We have to pick up items classified as trash such as the plastic bottles and cans. Thanks Jo for the photo of me standing right outside the truck.
What's inside the truck is a simple illustration on Marine Conservation. The whole thing can be explained in the following excerpt I copied out from the June issue of the RWS Invites magazine.
RWS INVITES JUNE 2015 ISSUE (EXCERPT)
As we celebrate World Oceans Day this month on 8 June, we dive into two issues that affect our deep blue seas; plastic pollution and sustainable seafood. We can all help in small ways to conserve our seas.
What is plastic pollution
Plastic pollution involves the build-up of plastic products in the environment. Let's face it: It's virtually impossible to escape plastic. And when we throw things like plastic bags and plastic bottles out, there's a high probability they'll end up in our oceans. Research has shown that approximately 80 per cent of marine litter comes from land, and the majority of it is plastic.
How does plastic pollution affect us and our oceans?
Aside from the unsightly filth on coastlines, plastic pollution has a negative impact on us and our health because in one way or another, we're all actually ingesting fragments of it. Think about where your water and food (especially seafood) originate from. Some studies have found a link between the chemicals found in plastics and medical conditions like cancer and immune system problems.
The ocean's inhabitants suffer as well. It's not uncommon for sea turtles, seabirds and other marine creatures to mistake a plastic bag for food (those things do look like jellyfish underwater), and when they unknowingly consume plastics, they either chock to death, get their intestines blocked or die from starvation because their digestive systems don't function as well.
What can I do to help reduce plastic pollution?
- Try and reduce your usage of plastic bags. Pack a reusable bag or two when you're out shopping.
- When you go out, bring a reusable water bottle and top that up instead of constantly purchasing bottled water.
- Have a set of reusable utensils at your office for when you buy food back, so you can say no to disposable plastic utensils.
- Get rid of your plastics the right way by throwing them into recycling bins available.
- Volunteer at a beach clean-up.
The sea creatures are really fascinating and beautiful. Throwback to photos taken during my trip to the S.E.A Aquarium (26th April 2015)
Probably this is what my photos will look like in a few years time when I have my own family. For now, let's just focus on the venue.
Giant among the school of fishes!
Tawny Nurse Shark.
Another kind of Shark.
Under the sea, it's better down where it's wetter.
Finding Nemo!
Love how they glow!
Probably this is what my photos will look like in a few years time when I have my own family. For now, let's just focus on the venue.
Giant among the school of fishes!
Tawny Nurse Shark.
Another kind of Shark.
Under the sea, it's better down where it's wetter.
Hello there, Mr Stingray, you are so cute.
Coral Reef, you will see a lot of these when you dive, diving shall be next on my list but I haven't learn swimming yet. Ah.
Unique looking.
Jellyfish have no brain and are mainly made up of water and protein.
Love how they glow!
Watching the fishes swim in the aquarium sort of have a calming therapeutic effect on me. The aquarium is fantastic but the crowd on a Sunday makes the whole experience not as nice. Hope to be able to swim along with them one of these days.
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