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< Planning laws
Many coastal developments are poorly planned.
Villas and hotels are built all along the coasts of
areas that attract tourists, often destroying the
beautiful landscapes that the tourists come to
see. Many buildings have no proper drainage, so
they cause serious water pollution. Only strict
planning laws can stop such destruction.

> Pollution Control
A lot of the sewage pumped
out to sea is untreated. In
some regions, the waste from
cities and tourist resorts has
destroyed much of the marine
wildlife. Effective sewage
treatment is a vital part
of marine conservation,
and so is controlling
the pollution of river
water. Even clearing the
garbage off beaches
helps reduce the
threat to sea life.

< eCotourisM
Many regions with spectacular
ocean life now use it to attract
rich tourists. Ventures such as
this whale-watching trip are
only possible if the whales
are there to be seen. So it
pays the local people to
conserve their seas by
preventing marine pollution
and overfishing.

Carbon CutbaCk >
Aside from giving money and
support, most people can
do little to help with marine
conservation. However, the
most important threat of
all, global climate change, is
something that everyone can
help tackle. By simply using
less of the energy generated
by burning fossil fuels, we
can all reduce carbon dioxide
emissions and contribute to
the future of the oceans, and
all life on Earth.