Marine Protected Areas have been found to significantly improve “carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and biodiversity.” Marine organisms reproductive efficiency has also shown to increase drastically. Amounts of fish being caught in these areas are also increasing. Marine Protected Areas obviously cannot combat all of the effects and consequences of climate change it does provide a small part of a healthy solution. Based on these studies Marine Protected Areas is one of the best ways to help save our oceans from climate change. Combating other areas of climate change can start in your home. Power your home with renewable energy. Reduce water waste with simple changes like shorter showers, or turning the tap off while brushing your teeth. Using a fuel efficient car. This won’t only save you time and money for less trips to the gas station but will drastically help the environment. Helping save our planet isn’t hard. Most solutions don’t require massive changes in our day to day lives. Often times we can help by just being a little more thoughtful.
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
https://marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/sciencestewardship/climatechangeimpacts/
