The maritime industry is also considered a contributor in the degeneration of the eco-system. Whether it is a small fishing boat or as big as a cruise liner, these vehicles carry gasoline, oil and other chemicals. Accidents that may be caused by a simple mechanical failure, a leak from lack of maintenance check, or as traumatic as hitting an iceberg can cause an oil spill.

With the climate change that is rapidly affecting almost all countries, prominent environmental groups such as WWF and Greenpeace are using all media in disseminating information and encouraging involvement among everyone. In fact, both organizations utilized the use of some social network sites to further increase awareness and foster volunteerism in the ever increasing cyber community.