One Drop Is All It Takes

A kaleidoscope of spiraling dreams that covers our lives with color. These coral reefs and sea creatures of the ocean seem to somehow entertain our lives so much. For beyond the churning waves we see, there is a whole different world living beneath ours. Every breathtaking creature lives in harmony with us and we don’t even sense it. No one can experience the life lived under the sea. We may go and explore in its depths, but we underestimate the true power of the ocean. It creates a life for many exotic creatures and provides an alternate resting place for those looking for adventure. It’s sad to say that we are losing this link to paradise. Oceans around the globe are being lost to pollution. Sea creatures have had their lives taken away due to irresponsible human actions. One oil spill can cost thousands of animals’ lives. People may not realize what they are doing to this wonderful habitat. They may think that one little mistake will cost nothing. They are wrong. If humans don’t take action before it is too late, no one will be able to say, “I want to go and see the beach this summer.” If all is lost, beaches will be destroyed and all of this beautiful landscape will go to waste. People need to start preparing for the future so when the time comes, it will not be devastating results. For if no one listens, one drop is all it will take.

Bethany Bella, Grade 7 Gahanna Middle School East, OH