Clean Water, Clean Conscience
In the recent week I started to follow a movement on twitter called the “#cleanupouroceans” movement. I followed their commentary and events that occur related to this movement. I also learned a great deal about how our disposal of waste impacts the ocean that we receive food from. Interesting to think that we sometimes take food from the same place we dump dirty diapers.
As someone who takes much time at the beach near a dock or pier, it gives a pretty surrounding visual of our immediate area where trash can float. I often find paper cups, bags, fishing gear (which sometimes I keep for myself if I can reach it), and other assorted non-degradable items. As where I fish is typically cleaner than other areas around the states, and still see garbage, it puts into perspective just how little these coastlines are cared for.
In short, I feel a sense of guilt, not on behalf of myself but on behalf of my fellow people who ruin the home of these organisms that we cannot always see. Perhaps take a bag to pick up the bags next time you go to the beach.