Endangered Fish

Steelhead trout are found in most California rivers. Since the 1950s the Steelhead Trout population has declined about 90 percent. 23 Steelhead runs have been completely wiped out because of logging or road construction. This destroys there homes and there breeding streams. The Steelhead's habitat is continually being destroyed by humans. We have to to start changing our ways if we want too continue to see these fish. This is messed up that we are destroying these endangered species homes along with many others such as the whale shark, and the Chinook salmon.

The whale shark is the biggest shark/fish in the ocean today. It can be up to 40 feet or more in length and they are endangered because of over fishing. We need to relax with the fishing and think about these beautiful creatures being extinct. They are the biggest recorded fish in the world today and we aren't doing anything to help preserve them. The Chinook salmon are dealing with the same problem as the steelhead trout. There homes being destroyed and soon one day when there spawning season is up, there will be nothing there. unless we drastically change our views about our aquatic counterparts, many species will soon be extinct click here

Wood bat vs. aluminum bat

Ever since the introduction of the aluminum bat in the 1970's, they have dominated the adult youth and amateur baseball and softball markets. Its no question that a ball comes off an aluminum bat harder then a wooden bat, but are using these bats true baseball? I am a baseball player myself and people have various opinions on this matter. I feel that it does make the game a lot easier and more interesting because its much easier to hit a ball with an aluminum bat then a wooden bat. I think that aluminum bats should be used through all high school and youth baseball leagues. It is much easier and less dangerous to the other players.If you feel otherwise please write a post explaining why, I am interested in other opinions.

In college leagues whether it is division 1, 2 or 3 I feel wooden bats should be mandatory. If you made it this far with baseball you should be able to use a wooden bat correctly. A few differences with a wooden bat is the sweet spot is smaller, you can break it, the ball doesn't go that far, and they are usually heavier than aluminum. If we made it to this stage in baseball we should all be experienced enough to use a wooden bat. I'm just throwing my opinion out there that I feel all youth leagues, and high school leagues should use aluminum because they are rookies and beginners with baseball. All college leagues no matter what division should use wood becuase we have the experience and the next league up(the minor leagues) requires wood.This has been an issue for a while and I feel that something needs to be done about it.

Ocean Pollution

A big issue that really bothers me is how big industries and people pollute our oceans. Factories and industries have been dumping to much toxins and chemicals into the ocean. This effects the marine life greatly in many negative aspects and eventually can be very harmful towards us, humans. There has been a long history of ocean pollution but I think its time that we really need to keep an eye on the amount of waste these industries are dumping in the ocean.

We the people can prevent pollution in many ways such as, make sure fertilizers, and oils don't run of into drains near by. Sewage and toxic chemicals should be cleaned up with a towel or rag instead of watered down and letting it run into the drain pipes. It is the simple things that can really help our environment. Don't litter and clean up your mess.

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