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1. Cut down on plastic use. Switching to things like reusable bags and water bottles can help fight against the 8 million tons of plastic that gets into our oceans every year. 2. Volunteer to clean up. Talk to local politicians and community groups to see if there's already an ocean cleaning effort near you. If not, start your own. 3. Donate to an ocean charity. Not everyone lives near an ocean and can help clean up, but giving money to those fighting for the cause goes a long way. 4. Be mindful of what you flush. Flushing things such as medicines, wet wipes, cotton balls, floss, cat litter, insecticides, vegetable oil and paint can harm waterways, soil and oceans. 5. Watch what you eat. Find out if your seafood is sourced in an ethical way that protects the ocean's ecosystems and doesn't pollute the water. 6. Conserve water. When an excess amount of water ends up at sewage treatment plants, it can overwhelm the systems, and pollutants can still end up in oceans, rivers and streams. 7. Share what you know with friends and family. The more people are educated, the more problems can be solved

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