World Oceans Day invites you to learn more about the oceans through the documentary Ocean and follow the ocean protection organization, OCEANA, and their efforts in implementing actions to save the ocean!

The theme of the 2021 World Oceans Day is “The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods,” focusing on the close relationship between the ocean and our lives. Oceans account for 70 percent of the Earth’s surface area and provides 50 percent of the oxygen in the atmosphere. They feed all humans and life on Earth and can be considered the core of human life and survival.

The Wistron Foundation is focused on ocean issues. In 2016, the Foundation supported the production of the ocean themed documentary, Ocean, produced by PTS. This documentary spans 20 years and tells 35 video stories, with no music or narration. The minimalist approach presents a dialogue between human and fish in the purest way, revealing the diversity and richness of life nurtured by the ocean. Ocean talks about the different ways humans obtain food from the ocean and the strength of the ocean when fighting back. This is a new experience in exploring the relationship between man and ocean and allows the audience to listen to the sounds and cries of the ocean.

For more stories about the Foundation and the ocean, please watch Ocean.

Saving the oceans starts with everyday life

OCEANA, an NPO that focuses on ocean protection, provides ten easy ways to save the ocean with everyday actions. The Foundation invites you to incorporate these actions in your life.

1. When purchasing fish, please consider the fishing method, location, and size.
2. In order to prevent purchasing questionable seafood, if the price is too cheap please check with vendor the source of the seafood.
3. Reduce the amount of plastic you purchase and use, and refuse to use products that contain microbeads.
4. Ensure that hazardous materials are properly recycled for treatment.
5. Do not introduce pollutants in the sewage system, for example, do not pour oils down the drains and use environmentally friendly washing powder.
6. Consider buying organic fruits and vegetables and sustainably farmed seafood, in order to prevent fertilizers and antibiotics from entering the ocean ecosystem.
7. Reduce your carbon footprint by using public transport and purchasing local seafood.
8. Before engaging in any sea activities, please respect the marine life and avoid purchasing/using products harmful to marine life, such as jewels made from coral or face cream containing squalene from sharks.
9. Get more information related to the ocean and environmental protection groups.
10. Participate in local beach cleaning activities or volunteer for ocean awareness movements.

Special note:
(1) The 2021 World Oceans Day photos come from the United Nations World Oceans Day website
(2) The ten simple OCEANA methods in Chinese come from the Taiwan Marine Education Center