Saviors of the Second World

When you think of ocean pollution, you would probably think of devastating disasters or the problems the oceans face. The thought we never think of is the people who actually do something constantly to help save the ocean.

The woman who really did something that blew my mind is Sharon Barak, the chemical engineer who quit her job to find a solution to the plastic problem which affects 80% of the worlds marine population.

She invented an outstanding, top notch and thoroughly efficient eco-friendly and biodegradable plastic, a plastic that dissolves in water. This was indeed a ground-breaking discovery and I couldn’t believe that people were actually working towards global problems, coming up with innovative solutions. This idea truly inspired and motivated me to learn more.

I learnt that this new plastic is so eco-friendly that it's apparently safe enough to drink. I then thought that she might’ve solved two huge problems in one go. This was magnificent! Why hadn’t I heard about her before?

However, I then learnt that she wasn’t the only person to contribute in this field and help the world with her creativity. There were in fact, two other marine scientists who created a whole new meaning to the word ''concrete''. This was indeed very new to me.

While researching, I found that seventy percent of the ocean infrastructure in the world is made of concrete which is very expensive, both environmentally and financially. I also found that The physical and chemical composition of standard concrete creates a hostile environment for many native species. This would further result in wide loss and maybe even extinction of certain species.

Ido and Shimrit, two Israeli scientists, determined to find a solution, spent the majority of their time researching, as concrete wasn’t healthy for marine life. They thus, came up with a new type lf concrete that is eco-friendly and designed with depressions and holes so small fish and corals can grow into them.

I was spellbound and astonished when I heard of people doing such great things. Indeed, a certain part of humanity is living up to its name. They prove that humans if dedicated to a solution will find it and help the world and pollution wouldn't be a thing for the future. I was very inspired them, and their actions support the claim that, ‘If there is a will, there is a way!’

I hope that humanity, past present and future will strive to protect the oceans and the life inside of them because it is our moral duty and right to do so.