Every student has been taught something as simple as the food chain throughout their primary and secondary education. Yet it baffles me how when it is applied to real life people tend to not see the importance of preserving our oceans wildlife. I remember in my seventh grade science class learning about food chains and food webs. All of these animals rely on each other to survive. Ever since learning about something as simple as a food chain in middle school, I have been interested in the impact humans have on animals and ecosystems. The ocean and its marine life has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. At a young age I fell in love with the beauty of our oceans and its diverse life. Since then, I have taken it upon myself to understand
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I am told all the time that I am “just in high school” or I am “just a teenager”. Even though I do not have direct say on any laws being passed, I still have the power to speak up. This can be done by writing letters to state officials and governments explaining why laws for overfishing are needed. There are also many organizations that create petitions to raise awareness and stop problems such as overfishing. In 2006 a documentary called “Sharkwater” came out. This documentary was about a team of biologists and filmmakers who took it upon themselves to stop the injustices of illegal overfishing. This inspired me to learn more about what I could do to stop this problem. Since then I have signed petitions on specific overfishing issues such as shark finning. I was able to use my voice to stand up for what I know is right. I believe that if government officials understood the significance of this issue they would make it a priority to solve the problems of overfishing. I know I have the power to make a difference and allow others to understand the importance of stopping overfishing. Getting a good college education and majoring in marine biology is another way I can make a difference. I strongly believe that knowledge is power and with power I will be able to make an impact on stopping overfishing. I look forward to being able to help make a difference and inform the community at my future
I am told all the time that I am “just in high school” or I am “just a teenager”. Even though I do not have direct say on any laws being passed, I still have the power to speak up. This can be done by writing letters to state officials and governments explaining why laws for overfishing are needed. There are also many organizations that create petitions to raise awareness and stop problems such as overfishing. In 2006 a documentary called “Sharkwater” came out. This documentary was about a team of biologists and filmmakers who took it upon themselves to stop the injustices of illegal overfishing. This inspired me to learn more about what I could do to stop this problem. Since then I have signed petitions on specific overfishing issues such as shark finning. I was able to use my voice to stand up for what I know is right. I believe that if government officials understood the significance of this issue they would make it a priority to solve the problems of overfishing. I know I have the power to make a difference and allow others to understand the importance of stopping overfishing. Getting a good college education and majoring in marine biology is another way I can make a difference. I strongly believe that knowledge is power and with power I will be able to make an impact on stopping overfishing. I look forward to being able to help make a difference and inform the community at my future