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California sea lion, Zalophus californianus, with nylon strings wrapped around his neck that caused him a deep wound. Hundreds of thousands of marine animals (fish, reptiles, birds and mammals) die every year in abandoned fishing gear in the ocean; cables. Date
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Aquatic Pollution California Sea Lion Death Debris Discarded Disgusting Drama Dramatic Entangled Garbage Ghost Nets Marine Litter Ocean Gyre Pdo 040718 Plastic Plastic Bags Plastic Debris Plastic Garbage Pollution Rubbish Seas Zalophus Californianus
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Oops! Looks like this sea lion got tangled up in a fashion faux pas!
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. In this hilarious yet unfortunate snapshot, we witness the misadventures of a California sea lion who decided to experiment with some unconventional accessories. Sporting nylon strings wrapped around his neck, our fashionable friend unintentionally caused himself a deep wound. Talk about taking fashion risks to the extreme! But behind the humor lies a serious issue that affects countless marine animals every year. Abandoned fishing gear, such as these ghost nets and cables, pose a significant threat to our underwater friends. From fish and reptiles to birds and mammals, hundreds of thousands of innocent creatures fall victim to these deadly traps. This photo serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of aquatic pollution. Plastic debris, including plastic bags and garbage, not only pollute our seas but also become death traps for unsuspecting wildlife. It's truly disgusting how something as simple as discarded waste can lead to such dramatic scenes. Let's take action against marine litter by reducing our use of single-use plastics and properly disposing of any trash we encounter on land or at sea. Together, we can ensure that future generations won't have to face the same heartbreaking fate as this poor sea lion caught in an entanglement nightmare.
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