Changemakers
Who cleaned up "the dirtiest beach in the world"?
Mister Beast
True or False - If you see a seal on the beach you should run up and cuddle it?
False
What does debris mean?
trash or waste
How many TONS of plastic enter the ocean each year?
8 million
The robots that clean up microsplastics are as small as a __________________.
Pencil tip
Miles created a non-profit called ___________ when he learned about how much plastic was polluting the oceans.
Kids Saving Oceans
What is a common reason seals and sea lions get sick and need rescuing and rehabilitation?
Pollution
What is the word that describes all of the plants and animals living together in the ocean?
The ocean ECOSYSTEM
How big is the GPGP?
Twice the size of Texas
What is a better alternative to a plastic food container?
One made of glass or a compostable material.
Cash Daniel's tagline is: Kids are a small part of the population but 100% of the ____________.
FUTURE
The Marine Mammal Center is open how many days a year?
365
What is a microplastic?
Small particles of plastic (less than 5 mm)
Are oceans getting colder or warmer because of pollution and climate change?
warmer
What is one way to prevent trash from going in storm drains?
Help clean up streets regularly or make sure to recycle trash or cut down on plastic waste.
What did Cash Daniels invent to help clean up rivers near where he lived?
He created recycling bins for fishing line waste.
When seals and sea lions are healthy again after being at the Marine Mammal Center, what happens to them?
They are released into the ocean
What does GPGP stand for?
Name one endangered sea creature.
Walrus, green sea turtle, polar bear...
Why is using a water bottle a good idea?
It cuts down on single-use plastic waste from bottles.
Cash's tip for helping our rivers and oceans was: Cut down on _________________ plastics!
SINGLE-USE
Most of the people who work at the Marine Mammal Center are...
Volunteers
What does the word advocacy mean?
Name THREE of the most common plastic ocean pollutants?
bottle caps, fishing line, bottles, cigarettes, straws, food wrappers
TRUE OR FALSE. Using compostable sandwich bags is better than using plastic ones.
TRUE.