World Ocean’s Day is today. If you’re like me, you believe that every day should be Ocean Day.  Two weeks ago, I got some very good news.

On May 19th, what could become the world’s largest Marine Protected Area made a little more progress in earning that title when Australia’s environment minister Peter Garrett announced that the Coral Sea would become a Conservation Zone. This is no small celebration for environmentalists: the area is nearly one million square miles and rich with migratory marine animals of both land and sea. It’s one of the world’s healthiest marine areas—which is all the more reason to protect it. In this region, sea life is still in abundant supply.

The declaration of the region as a Conservation Zone will not limit tourism and fishing, but will crack down on commercial activity, closely assessing it as officials determine the level of conservation necessary for the region.

Shortly before this decision was made, leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor Leste  declared intent to implement 10-year plans to protect the area. Though the area is currently considerably healthier than other marine regions of the world, it is not invulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Officials have the power to declare safety for ocean zones, but it’s also within our power to make a difference to protect our waters. World Oceans Day is June 8th, but every day is a good day to do your part. Here are ten ways you can contribute to cleaner, healthier oceans.

Stop eating seafood. If that seems extreme, consider this fact: our fish supply is depleting so fast that estimates say that without a change in habits, we’ll be without fish within 50 years. If you can’t commit to going without, support sustainable seafood.

Don’t walk on dunes. Dunes exist to prevent beach erosion by blocking wind and water. When you walk on them, you interrupt this process and you could be stepping on native plants.

Use eco-friendly detergents, soaps, and hygiene products. These end up in our water supply, and by avoiding toxic agents, we help the ocean withstand our human habits. To get ideas and compare products, go here.

Refuse to purchase items that exploit the ocean’s resources. These include coral jewelry, coral calcium, and shark cartilage.

Install a water saving toilet. Water saving toilets decrease the amount of water needed per flush, making each flush a little more environmentally friendly.

Make your showers quick. It might seem small, but cutting down on your daily water supply really adds up.

Collect rainwater to use elsewhere. Rainwater can be used for activities that don’t involve drinking it, including gardening. For ideas on how to use rainwater, go here.

Keep beaches clean. Trash left on the beach ends up in the ocean, polluting habitats and harming fish and other animals. Leave the beach as you found it (or better!).

Don’t buy pet fish that have been caught in the wild. Fishing methods that are used to catch them including cyaniding and dynamiting, both of which are incredibly damaging to the environment and to fish.

Catch and release fish. If you like to fish for sport or recreation, opt to throw fish back after you catch them. (Remember to take care as you do so.)

Most of these ideas came from here. Visit the site to find ninety (90!) more ways you can be a friend to the environment.