Impact of Pollution on Coral Reefs
Problems Statement:
Due to pollution in the Oceans, over 50 percent of the world’s coral reefs have died in the last 30 years and up to 90 percent may die within the next century, this means that many fish won't have anywhere to live, which also means that we won't have any fish to eat.In 2008, a worldwide study estimated that 19% of the existing area of coral reefs has already been lost, and that a further 17% is likely to be lost over the subsequent 10–20 years. Only 46% of the world's reefs could be currently regarded as in good health and about 60% of the world's reefs may be at risk due to destructive, human-related activities. The threat to the health of reefs is particularly strong in Southeast Asia, where 80% of reefs are endangered. By the 2030s, 90% of reefs are expected to be at risk from both human activities and climate change; by 2050, it is predicted that all coral reefs will be in danger. Because of this, we should strongly limit the amount of plastic used and dumped away to save coral reef and ,ultimately, ourselves.
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sources: http://www.secore.org/site/corals/detail/coral-reefs-are-dying.23.html
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What Can be Done:
What can consumers do to reduce the amount of waste.
We can stop constructing any new plastic products and start reusing every single thing that we own.
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Items used in my project:
Plastic bottles, pink foam, bubble wrap, cardboard, plaster, calligraphy paper, beads, metallic dyes
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Plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, pvc pipe, spray paint, styrofoam, craft paper, strips of plastic bottles, hack saw, exacto knife, sealant, glue gun, and box cutter.
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What I'd do differently next time:
Make a better plan; more details for purchasing, better description of steps. And use less materials that I didn't use.
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What I'm most proud of:
How everything turned out to be in the end.
