The news about the blue economy (GDN, May 9) ‘Bahrain emerging as leader in ocean investment, presented by Shaikha Aya’ was indeed exciting.
Bahrain’s vast potential for investing in the blue economy including the feasibility of aquaculture activities was opening up new horizons.
On the other hand I am really scared about the careless disposal of masks and gloves all over Bahrain. Since the use of face masks became mandatory on April 9, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, at every nook and corner, we see used disposable masks, thrown away in the most unhygienic ways. It looks as if the rule was to mask the Mother Earth.
As Bahrain is an island, a good percentage of these will end up in the sea. This will kill the marine life and vegetation in Bahrain. On an environmental point of view, I humbly request the authorities, to take steps to get these masks and gloves, disposed of properly in a hygienic way.
Just like the rules made to provide masks at the entrance of malls, ways to collect and dispose of them hygienically should be implemented to save our beautiful country, its vegetation and marine life. Unless these masks are worn and disposed of in the proper way, it will not help in containing the spread of the virus.
Moreover, there is a chance of the Covid-19 being spread to animals, the stray dogs and cats through these contaminated masks. And if this rule to wear the mask is implemented for a longer time, switching to washable and reusable cloth masks will be a more viable option. It will help the local productive families initiative and other tailors make a living during this hard time. It will not only be financially better for the companies but also help to protect the Bahrain environment.
As we are eagerly looking forward to post-corona life, we should do all things possible to protect our Mother Earth, seas, air and live a life attached to nature. Stop misusing the resources. Don’t forget the saying: we didn’t inherit this world from our parents, but have taken it as a loan from our children.
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