Help Protect Our Ocean

Help Protect Our Ocean

This public-service announcement, produced by the U.S. Department of State and featuring Secretary of State John Kerry, makes an appeal to the American public to protect our ocean resources. As you watch, consider how Kerry describes the problem of ocean degradation as well as possible solutions to this problem. Does the problem seem dire to you, and do the solutions seem reasonable? Also consider how this video implicitly establishes a human relationship with the ocean.

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U.S. Department of State

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The Reader’s Presence

After watching Help Protect Our Ocean, consider the questions below. Then “submit” your responses.

Question 4.1

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Question 4.2

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Question 4.3

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