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  by buying local. Purchasing what you can at a local farmer's market or doing your best to eat local products can help you protect our ocean. Learn more about the food you eat, including what went into growing or harvesting the food and what chemicals, if any, or practices were used. Buying local also drastically cuts down on the large carbon footprint from shipping food over large distances. Talk up your local markets with friends and neighbors. As more and more people buy local, your community will benefit not only economically, but your individual choice will be healthy for you and the environment.
 by knowing your seafood choices. When making seafood decisions there are key things to know when trying to eat sustainably. The species of fish, where it comes from, and how it was caught or farmed all play a role in how the product got from the water to your plate. Many goods are collected, packaged, and shipped differently, and those differences can make a tremendous change in how sustainable your diet is. And watch out for toxins in seafood, especially when feeding children.
 by educating those around you. The vast majority of people don't know about the threats that face our world's ocean and its great diversity of life, and that our lives depend on a healthy ocean. You can also multiply your good for the planet by talking with friends and neighbors, or helping your place of work or worship become more conscientious on these issues. Together, our decisions speak loudly. If you have children, you can help them understand where their food comes from and maybe even visit a nearby farm or a fishing wharf. Investing time in helping your children eat healthy and better understand where their food comes from will pay dividends in their lifetimes.
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