* Plastics, fishing gear, and other debris can harm dolphins and other marine life.
* Properly dispose of trash, recycle when possible, and avoid using single-use plastics.
* Support organizations that work to clean up marine pollution.
2. Support sustainable fishing practices
* Overfishing and bycatch (the accidental capture of non-target species) are major threats to dolphins.
* Choose to eat seafood that is caught using sustainable methods.
* Support organizations that promote sustainable fishing.
3. Protect dolphin habitat
* The destruction of coastal habitats is a major cause of decline for many dolphin species.
* Support organizations that work to protect dolphin habitats.
* Reduce your own carbon footprint to help mitigate climate change, which is also a major threat to dolphin habitat.
4. Educate yourself and others
* Learn more about dolphins and the threats they face.
* Share your knowledge with others and encourage them to take action to protect dolphins.
* Support organizations that are working to protect dolphins.
5. Adopt A Dolphin
Consider adopting a dolphin through a reputable organization. This is a great way to help support dolphin conservation and stay up to date on their efforts.