Motivated by the recent oil spill in the Gulf, longtime green crusader, Leonardo DiCaprio, has signed the TakePart & Participant Media pledge, SAVE MY OCEANS.

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DiCaprio posted his pledge on Facebook, asking fans to join him in preserving our oceans.

"While the full impact of the gulf oil spill is still unknown, we know it is catastrophic to the wildlife in the region. There are many small things we can do that collectively will help the future health of our oceans. Please join me in this effort by taking the Save My Oceans Pledge."

We couldn't agree more!

The pledge is simple: ditch plastic bottles and bags, don't eat endangered seafood, or reduce your carbon footprint. Technically, ditching the bags and bottles also reduces your carbon footprint; manufacturing plastics isn't exactly a "green" process.

Make sure to follow Leo's lead and share the pledge on Facebook and Twitter after signing it, even if only a few friends will take heed. Saving the oceans is a pretty big task and every little bit helps!

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