I really enjoyed your post and feel as though it addressed a very important and relevant issue. You did a really good job of mentioning one of the most important issues, which is the coral reef. I learned a lot from this and feel as though it really helps reader see the dangers of pollution in a different and more serious way.

Dear Megan:

I am motivated by your post, “Ocean Pollution,” because it addressed an issue that is not completely understood by most people. Your post was very educational for me, and it had lots of information that I felt really made me understand the seriousness of this problem.
One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: “Realistically, without coral reefs and with an increase in harsh storms, all coastal cities will eventually be completely destroyed and submerged, causing a global economic crisis as we scramble to support those affected by these storms.” I think this is enlightening because it is hard to imagine that the oceans affect us directly in so many ways. I hadn’t thought of the direct problems from ocean pollution other than health reasons, and you have made it clear that there are so many issues that root in ocean pollution that include the economy. Another sentence that I appreciated was: “Trees and plants usually get all the credit for providing oxygen for us to breathe, however, the oceans, specifically the coral reefs, also provide us with 80 percent of the oxygen we breathe (Sakurra).” This stood out for me because it really puts in perspective the size and role of oceans for the rest of the world. Have you seen this article about coral reef conservation? 

https://www.epa.gov/coral-reefs/what-epa-doing-protect-coral-reefs#:~:text=EPA%20protects%20coral%20reefs%20by,causes%20of%20coral%20reef%20deterioration.

I thought you might be interested in this because of the topic of coral reefs and their destruction. Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next because you had great information that was stated very well. I love hearing someone care so much about the environment and I hope that many people were informed by this. I know that your next post will be full of important information that addresses more relevant issues.

I thought this post was very intriguing and informative and I think you addressed a very pressing and relevant topic. I am in an oceanography class and I have been learning a lot about climate change and rising sea levels. Ocean pollutants definitely effect climate change and I think you had really strong a really strong supporting argument of that statement. I’m excited to see what you write next, for this was very interesting, informative, and important. These are the kinds of things everyone needs to be informed about and I think you did an excellent job delivering the information.

This post was very thought provoking. The climate discussions centers greatly around air pollution but air quality and ocean pollution go hand in hand. I was listening to a podcast the other day that was talking about how rising global ocean temperatures are causing the air quality to worsen and sea level to rise by 35 mm a year. The conditions of the ocean are the first to surpass the point of no return in regards to the climate crisis. If we want to work towards a greener planet, we need to start with the ocean.

Hi, I agree with what you said in your post. I also agree that women are constantly criticized and attacked for what they wear and what we do. Women have always ridiculed by others about what they are supposed to be doing. Your blog post describes the situation and problem very clearly and well.

This is a really great article! It’s super intriguing and challenges a new way too look at young girls and the challenges they face with finding interests. I agree with what you said about how girls often find themselves getting ridiculed or made fun of for their intrests. Having brothers I definitely notice that my parents and other family take more of an interest in what they’re doing, and are willing to invest more time and money into their activities. Your post clearly describes this situation and makes it interesting.

Hi Megan,
I like how you addressed the issue of girls being ridiculed for their interests no matter what it is. I think you are right in focusing on how it affects mainly teenage girls. However I think you could even farther to say that it begins at a much earlier age. Maybe you could explore the impact that activities or sports that girls are involved in during elementary school has on their interests in their teenage years.

Dear Megan, I am very glad to have came across your writing. I absolutely agree with what you said in your post. One sentence you wrote that stands out to me is, “It seems as if no matter what girls do, their interests will be considered ridiculous” because I agree with you but as a female all we can do is be happy with what we do and live life for ourselves. Thanks for your writing I look forward to reading what you write next.

Hi Megan,
I completely agree with you. As a woman myself, I can understand your frustration. No matter what women will always be ridiculed. And you made that very clear in your post. As you said, this all stems from the hypersexualization of women in our society.

Estrella Estrada

Dear Megan,
I am intrigued by your post, “The Invalidation of Teen Girls’ Interests” because it’s something that I’ve also taken a notice of myself. I agree with your point that a big issue I that men think we exist for them as if the world and every female revolves around them and their needs.
One sentence that stood out to me was, “This just shows that the ridicule that teenage girls receive is also received by adult women.”. I think this is important because often we as women are told we make things too big a deal and I feel it’s important to recognize that we don’t only receive this treatment as teenage girls but also as adult women. This shows we aren’t simply “too sensitive”.
Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next.
Yadira