Awareness
Know the water, save the water
Most threats to our water are invisible from the shore. Here's what's happening below the surface — and what every one of us can do about it.
Threats
What our waters are facing
Myth vs fact
Flip the card, find the truth
Tap or press Enter on a card to reveal the facts.
Ocean quiz
How deep is your knowledge?
What you can do
Small actions, big currents
🏠 At home
- Fix dripping taps — one drip per second wastes over 10,000 L a year.
- Never pour oil, paint, medicines or chemicals down the drain.
- Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full.
- Choose phosphate-free, biodegradable cleaning products.
🛒 When shopping
- Carry a reusable bottle, bag and coffee cup.
- Avoid products with microbeads and glitter made of plastic.
- Choose certified sustainable seafood — or eat less of it.
- Buy clothes made from natural fibres; synthetic fabrics shed microfibres in the wash.
🏖️ At the beach & river
- Leave nothing behind — and pick up three pieces of litter you find.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen without oxybenzone and octinoxate.
- Never touch or stand on coral; keep your distance from wildlife.
- Join a local clean-up — or start one!
📣 In your community
- Ask your local council about wastewater treatment and storm drain filters.
- Support marine protected areas and river restoration plans.
- Share what you learn — awareness spreads like ripples.
- Vote for leaders who prioritise clean water.
The water pledge
Make a promise to the ocean
Pick the commitments you'll keep. Every promise releases a fish into your pledge reef.