Eutrophication Junction

 

Eutrophication is an issue most people are not knowledgeable about, and this campaign seeks to change that. Learn more about this threat and what YOU can do as part of the UM community to protect your favorite things about the ocean.

Protect against eutrophication, protect our oceans! 

What’s your favorite thing about the ocean? Is it the natural beauty of the clear blue waters stretching beyond the horizon? Vacation days spent lounging at the beach? Swimming in the refreshing water to escape the summer heat? The amazing diversity of organisms that live beneath the surface? Do you love fishing or eating seafood? Or are you simply grateful for the water that comes from oceans that nourishes and refreshes us every day?

 …Because of eutrophication all of these unique reasons for loving the ocean are at risk.

 

 

Image Citations (clockwise): https://www.earth.com/news/app-helps-fishermen-sell/, https://teflpedia.com/Beach_conversation_questions, https://abcnews.go.com/International/sunscreen-pollution-accelerating-demise-coral-reefs-experts/story?id=68807099, https://indysoftwater.com/2018/07/09/help-kids-enjoy-drinking-water/