Earth Day Sunday 2005: Ideas for Action Congregations and individual people of faith have the opportunity to put their faith into action to protect our oceans, seas, and shore. 1. Recycle or dispose of trash properly. Every year, millions of pounds of trash degrade habitat and can strangle, poison, or otherwise harm ocean wildlife. 2. Reduce your energy consumption. Air pollution particles created from power plants and automobiles fall into the ocean in raindrops, polluting the water with excess nitrogen and contaminating fish with toxic mercury. 3. Reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Runoff from lawns, farms, streets, parking lots, and construction sites is a major source of ocean pollution. 4. Enjoy Responsible Recreation. Ocean lovers spend a lot of time on, in, and under the water. How you engage in these activities determines whether your impact is negative or positive. 5. Participate in Public Witness on the local, state, and federal level. Information on upcoming federal legislation and policy coming soon!