In honor of today being Penguin Awareness Day I feel extremely compelled to write a post.
Because:
A. They are my favorite animal
B. The effects of climate change is a growing concern of the Emperor, Adelie, and Galapagos penguin species.
C. There is a way to help
These species of penguin are at an all-time high risk of either being endangered or extinct.
Aside from donating, making symbolic adoptions or purchasing merchandise it is essential to take ACTION.
According to World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) website, "thanks to the support of hundreds of thousands of people around the world, we’re one giant step closer to protecting one of the Earth’s most beautiful and lively places." There was a full ban on dumping in the Great Barrier Reef this past summer in 2015.
If, "more than 500,000 WWF supporters from 177 different countries called on world leaders to defend the Great Barrier Reef", who is to say that penguins can't be the next? People in the fishing industry also should be aware that accidentally catching a penguin as well as other marine life is dangerous.
So now what?
Ways to take action:
These species of penguin are at an all-time high risk of either being endangered or extinct.
Aside from donating, making symbolic adoptions or purchasing merchandise it is essential to take ACTION.
According to World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) website, "thanks to the support of hundreds of thousands of people around the world, we’re one giant step closer to protecting one of the Earth’s most beautiful and lively places." There was a full ban on dumping in the Great Barrier Reef this past summer in 2015.
If, "more than 500,000 WWF supporters from 177 different countries called on world leaders to defend the Great Barrier Reef", who is to say that penguins can't be the next? People in the fishing industry also should be aware that accidentally catching a penguin as well as other marine life is dangerous.
So now what?
Ways to take action:
- Don't hesitate to engage with others in your community about penguins and other wildlife
- If there is an oil spill, there are opportunities to get involved with the clean up and rehabilitation of wildlife
- Electronically sign existing reputable petitions/proposals that plan to be presented to Congress
- Participate and advocate conservation work within your local community
- Keep the oceans clean and don't dump your trash
- Perhaps think of an innovative way to change the technology of fishing gear
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