Underwater Litter
Before I start my report, I would first of all apologize for my mistake of thinking that I already posted my post which apparently was deleted from my computer and the site during the process of uploading it. So I decided to make a new report that might be a little more fun.
Between August 6~10, I went to Bohol in the Philippines. I went there to first of all do volunteer work for both the children who live there and the ocean, and second have some fun scuba-diving. You might be wondering what I mean by doing volunteer work for the ocean. Well, if you trace where most of our garbage is disposed of, the sea would be first place. So while enjoying my vacation scuba-diving, I decided to pick up all the litter in the ocean floor.
While I was there, I learnt a lot more than just scuba-diving tricks. For example, I learnt various facts about sharks and sea turtles as a specialty course. I was very fascinated with the fact that although there are a lot of turtles, there are only 6~7 sea turtles. Also, that no shark is dangerous. There are sharks that might bight you and kill you because he is attracted to the blood, whatever the thing is, they usually only attack you if you did something very ?sea-creaturish?. For example, a surfer resembles a sea turtle when looked from beneath.
Searching for trash, my companions and I found rather shocking things. Like it is shown in the picture, we found a fishing net just thrown away that could be very dangerous for any sea creature. Also, other litters ranged from cigarettes, all the way to vodka bottles. The most shocking scene was when we found a turtle that had a fishing line was protruding from its butt. We tried to pull it but it seemed as if the line was stuck somewhere inside the turtle.
Through this special experience, I would like to recommend this activity to every ambassador here. I have to admit it is quite an expensive activity to do. However, if you have the financial aid to do it, then it is a perfect activity for us eco-lovers. Having fun while protecting our planet?s ocean, what could possibly be better?
13 Comments
thank for the report on the marine pollution,
Posted 27-08-2013 04:25
Thanks for the report...!
Posted 25-08-2013 21:21
Great article
Posted 24-08-2013 12:13
Thank you for sharing this, as a Filipino I can't help but feel a bit sad since many people still forget to appreciate and take care of Philippines' environment. Kudos for you :)
Posted 24-08-2013 01:22
thanks fro sharing
Posted 23-08-2013 17:53
What a great experience! Thank you for sharing :D
Posted 21-08-2013 16:51
Thanks for highlighting SEA POLLUTION , good picture and your act is inspiring.
Posted 21-08-2013 13:57
thanks for sharing such a wonderful report..sea pollution is another concern
Posted 21-08-2013 13:31
Thanks for sharing!
Posted 21-08-2013 03:50
U scuba-dived????? It's one of the stuffs of my Bucket list!!! :)
Posted 21-08-2013 02:04
Good to know.
Posted 21-08-2013 01:21
Good Report
Posted 21-08-2013 01:20
Thanks for shared
Posted 20-08-2013 23:59