Protecting Our Oceans: Laws, Cleanup, and Action

The video discusses the history and ongoing efforts to combat water pollution, highlighting the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Water Act. It emphasizes the persistent global issue of water pollution and suggests individual actions like recycling and participating in beach cleanups. The video also encourages community and governmental advocacy, celebrating World Ocean Day and aiming for significant conservation goals by 2030. It concludes by urging viewers to become advocates for ocean health and environmental protection.

What was the primary purpose of establishing the US Environmental Protection Agency in 1970?

• To manage national parks

• To regulate air travel

• To standardize environmental protection across the country

• To promote agricultural development

Which act was passed in 1972 to regulate water pollution in the United States?

• National Environmental Policy Act

• Clean Water Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Clean Air Act

What is one way individuals can help reduce ocean pollution?

• Ignore environmental issues

• Use disposable plastic bags

• Participate in beach cleanup days

• Dump waste in rivers

What is a key strategy for tackling industrial pollution?

• Holding protests to advocate for environmental protection

• Working individually

• Increasing industrial waste

• Ignoring the problem

How can you contribute to ocean conservation through education?

• By discouraging others from learning

• By avoiding discussions about the environment

• By sharing information with friends and family

• By keeping knowledge to yourself

What is the goal of World Ocean Day?

• To encourage ocean pollution

• To inspire action to protect the ocean

• To promote fishing activities

• To celebrate marine sports

What percentage of the world's land, water, and ocean does the World Ocean Day movement aim to safeguard by 2030?

• 10%

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%