Why did Tulsi attend the #MarchForTheOcean today? Follow along as she answers why protecting our oceans is more important now than ever.
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"The greatest threat to our oceans is if we fail to act on climate change. Ocean temperatures are rising, pollution riddles our waters, coral reefs are dying off and marine life are being killed. I introduced the OFF Act to stop fossil fuels from polluting our oceans."
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Question: Do you think it is too late to save our oceans?
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“It’s not too late, but we can’t wait for the tide to change. Actions we take every day affect the air we breathe, food we eat, water we drink, and the land and oceans all around us. The people at today's
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Question: What is the role of Congress in protecting our oceans?
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"Protecting our water is not a partisan political issue. It is vitally important to all people and living beings everywhere. Water is life—we can’t survive without it. Congress needs to work together to pass legislation to protect our oceans."
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Question: What can people do right now to help?
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“Here are some easy things we can all do: Recycle, walk, ride your bike, carpool, stop using single-use plastics, and avoid toxic sunscreens that kill our coral reefs."
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Question: What is your favorite memory of the ocean?
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“My husband proposed to me over his surfboard while we were out in the water at one of our favorite surf spots. The sun was setting, no one else was out, and love was in the air!”
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Question: What is your favorite marine animal?
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“Dolphins! So graceful and mesmerizing.”
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