Ecopol Project - Portland State University

Ocean “Dead Zones” solution

Ocean “Dead Zones” were first reported in the year of 1910. At that time, there were only four areas in the world. Nowadays, Ocean Dead Zones are increasing so rapidly. Still now, there are more than 400 Dead Zones in the world.

Here are some solutions:

1. Stopping from using synthetic fertilizer

2. Using natural sources of nutrients

3.  Restoring coastal wetland

4.  Buying Organic

Buying Organic will be an important solution to Ocean Dead Zones although we did  not mention it before. The reason is the basic rule of organic farming. Its rule is to work with the natural environment. It is said that  Organic methods are widely recognized as protecting land, ecosystems, consumers, farm workers, and communities from the hazards of exposure to toxic agricultural chemicals. Moreover, organic farming can play an important role in the sea.
Here is an explaining by video:

Resources: http://www.downtoearth.org/environment/organic-vs-conventional-farming/ocean-dead-zone-solution-buy-organic

http://sitemaker.umich.edu/section8group1/possible_solutions

Pictures: http://www.johnsorganicworld.webs.com/

 http://www.rosemerena.org/home/2009/04/06/ocean-dead-zones-of-the-pacific-northwest-january-62009/

Posted by Meng Jing