Travelling by boat is an usual way for people to get from point A to point B these days, but it is one of the most useful ways to transport merchandise. As a result globalisation of the products and produce has become the standard - no longer do you need to adverture afar to find that unusual keepsake, just go online and order it, then wait for it to arrive.

But, all this shipping traffic means that carbon emissions and water pollutants are increasing, not to mention what effect this may be having on the underwater creatures such as whales.

Maybe it's time to think about buying local.

Photo by: Darwin Chau

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