Ocean Infographic Project Rough Draft

H.Res.486 and World Oceans Day: Protecting Our Oceans for Future Generations

Why Does Sea Temperature and Level Rises?

Why Should We Care about Ocean?

How Should We Protect Our Ocean?

From Surface to Depths: Sea Temperatures (1995-2017)

• Choose reusable bags, bottles, and utensils to cut down on single-use plastics.
• Skip plastic straws and opt for reusable or biodegradable alternatives.
• Be mindful of single-use items and switch to stainless steel or bamboo.
• Recycle plastics following local guidelines to reduce landfill waste.
• Join beach cleanups to stop plastic debris from entering the ocean.
• Support businesses and initiatives promoting reduced plastic use.

Sea temperature and level rise are primarily driven by human-induced climate change. The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, leading to global warming. This excess heat is absorbed by the oceans, causing seawater to warm and expand, contributing to rising sea levels through thermal expansion.

What Is The Dominant Ocean Garbage?

As sea temperatures rise, seawater expands, driving global sea level rise. This endangers coastal ecosystems, affecting species like sea turtles, and poses risks to human communities through increased coastal flooding and erosion, highlighting the need for urgent climate adaptation measures.

1880 - 2020

Global Sea Level

6,340 Million Metric Tons

Greenhouse Gas(CO2)

References:

1. Climate.gov. (2022, April 19). Climate Change: Global Sea Level. https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-sea-level
2. World Economic Forum. (2019, August). Here are 5 reasons why the ocean is so important. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/here-are-5-reasons-why-the-ocean-is-so-important/
3. Our World in Data. (n.d.). CO2 emissions per capita. https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/co-emissions-per-capita
4. Statista. (2021, June 11). Plastic Items Dominate Ocean Garbage. https://www.statista.com/chart/25056/waste-items-polluting-oceans/