Prompt: Question: Many animals are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in the sea. What are the reasons and solutions?

Many animals both on land and in the sea are being brought to the verge of extinction due to human activities. In this essay, I will discuss various reasons behind this trend, and present some solutions. Ċ There are human factors instigating the increasing extinction of animals on land and in the sea. On the one hand, the natural habitat of many terrestrial animals has been lost due to deforestation, a trend that leaves these species with no place to live, feed, or reproduce, indirectly resulting in their death. Moreover, land animals are vulnerable to rampant hunting, which is to blame for the deaths of many species. On the other hand, fish exploitation is threatening marine life. Humans are overfishing to an extent that gives fish inadequate time to reproduce, thus significantly reducing the population in an area. Furthermore, human-induced disasters, particularly oil spills, have polluted huge areas in the ocean, causing the deaths of thousands of species. Ċ In order to tackle this problem, the responsibilities lay on the government. For terrestrial animals, measures that focus on high-rise buildings in urban planning can accommodate a large number of people, removing the need for deforestation to build residential areas. Besides, when a life sentence for poaching comes into practice, it can act as a strong deterrent to poachers, preventing their mass killing of animals. For marine lives, the government can fund fishers to help them integrate aquaculture into their work so as to reduce exploiting ocean fish. In addition, to address human-induced catastrophes, the government should implement more regulations on operation to lower the risks of human-caused errors. Ċ In conclusion, the increasing extinction of many animals on land and in the sea is due to numerous human activities. To halt this trend, the government must take action.