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Sea turtle swallowing a plastic bag much like a jellyfish that is one of its natural foods. Plastic bags and a lot of other plastic trash drift through oceans driven by wind and ocean currents. And sometimes they pile up in dense dumps in the ocean gyros.. Date
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Aquatic Pollution Debris Discarded Disgusting Dramatic Eat Plastic Eating Plastic Entangled Environmental Issue Fishing Gear Garbage Ghost Nets Marine Litter Ocean Gyre Pdo 040718 Plastic Plastic Bags Plastic Debris Plastic Garbage Pollution Rubbish Seas Turtle Garb
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Oops! Looks like this sea turtle mistook a plastic bag for its favorite jellyfish snack! 🐢🛍️ Who can blame it? Plastic bags and other trash floating in the ocean can easily be mistaken for food by marine animals. Talk about a case of mistaken identity! 😅 But let's not forget, this is no laughing matter. The image captures the harsh reality of our oceans becoming dumping grounds for plastic waste. As wind and currents push these plastic treasures around, they often gather in massive garbage patches known as ocean gyres. It's like an underwater landfill out there! 🌊♻️ This photo serves as a stark reminder that our careless disposal habits have serious consequences for wildlife and their habitats. From discarded fishing gear to ghost nets, marine creatures face entanglement risks every day. It's truly heartbreaking to witness such aquatic pollution firsthand. We must take action to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics and properly dispose of them to prevent further harm. Let's turn this dramatic scene into a call-to-action: Say NO to plastic bags, opt for reusable alternatives instead, and join the fight against marine litter! Together, we can make sure future generations get to enjoy clean seas without any disgusting surprises.
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