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Stop Ocean Pollution
Keeping the oceans free of pollutants that threaten marine habitats, wildlife and humans.
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Protecting the marine creatures, such as sea turtles and sharks, that are most at risk from irresponsible fishing methods.
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Combating the effects of climate change on the oceans and advocating for cleaner energy.
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Protecting some of the world's most beautiful and threatened marine places, from the Arctic to Patagonia.
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Orca whales are the ocean’s fastest swimmers, capable of speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.
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There are a total of 5 different species of marine turtle that are sighted around the Canary Islands.
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If the salt in the oceans was spread over the Earth’s land, it would form a layer more than 500 feet thick.
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