Thursday 3 October 2013

Time to save our oceans

What is the first thing that come to your head when you hear the word global warming? Many people might think of its causes or effects on people and animals or what we can do to solve this problem but some might realize its impact on oceans, which is the biggest part of this world. However, there are many things that cause bad effects to oceans, not only global warming.

How can we increase the quality of life in oceans?
According to "Health of oceans 'declining fast'", Harrabin says that oceans is getting worse faster than it was because of many factors, such as climate change, fishing, and pollution. In addition, this problems will lead to the extinction of many sensitive species living in oceans like coral reef.

When I read this article, I think of one big problem in Thailand which is the leakage of crude oil pipeline what cause a lot of damage to the gulf of Thailand and surrounded islands. I think this event should not happen. The company which is the owner of that pipeline should be careful on their equipment and process because crude oil is toxic and it can cause very bad effects not only on people but also on environment. Crude oil which float over the sea can kill many animals and when it comes up to the island, it stick on rocks and sand. It is very difficult to clean all of crude oil from very tiny things.

The problems about poor quality of oceans might sound to be the duty of the government in that area but I do not think so. I think this is our problems because all oceans and seas are linked; we cannot separate them. Therefore, this is our duty to protect our environment which have a huge impact on our lives.

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Reference

Harrabin, R. (October 3, 2013). Health of oceans 'declining fast'. BBC News Science & Environment Retrieved October 3, 2013 from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24369244
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  1. Unknown6 October 2013 at 23:15

    I completely agree with you that the company which is own these pipelines must take more responsibility.Similar situation that BP have to face with cause them are on the bankrupt risk because they have to spend more than $ 1 billion to compensate both public and government. It's so different in Thailand. PTT just spent a little money for this case and the news has disappeared in a few months because many authorities are related with them and They are a big sponsor of news agency.

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    1. Peter.AUA7 October 2013 at 07:20

      Can anyone suggest a solution, or a partial solution, to the problem Oor has raised, that large companies such as PTT can use their wealth and influence to get unjustly favourable treatment from politicians, courts and large media groups?

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  2. Peter.AUA7 October 2013 at 07:14

    From my other comments, you probably won't be surprised that I like Wan's comment that "problems about poor quality of oceans might sound to be the duty of the government in that area but [that she does] not think so" (¶ 4).

    However, although I'm generally opposed to government interference in and control of people's lives, I do think that there are good reasons for some government action.

    When there is an oil leak, how much should the company responsible be required to pay to fix it? Should we worry very much, or at all, about the point Oor makes that the cost might destroy a company by bankrupting it?

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