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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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Oops! Looks like this sea turtle mistook a plastic bag for its favorite jellyfish snack! 🐢🍽 But hey, can you blame it? Plastic bags and other trash floating around in the ocean can really confuse our underwater friends. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. . . of garbage! These pesky plastic bags travel through the vast oceans, driven by wind and currents, forming dense dumps that even rival some of our landfills. Talk about an unwanted vacation spot! 😱 And unfortunately, innocent creatures like this adorable turtle often mistake them for food. Imagine thinking you're about to enjoy a delicious meal only to realize it's just plain old plastic! Yuck! 🤢 It's not just disgusting; it's also incredibly dangerous for marine life. This is why we need to tackle the issue of marine litter head-on. Let's face it: turtles are meant to be munching on yummy jellyfish, not choking on plastic debris. We must all work together to reduce our use of single-use plastics and properly dispose of waste so that these incredible animals can swim freely without encountering such hazards. So next time you see a plastic bag blowing in the breeze, remember this photo and think twice before letting it join the 'garbage patch party' out at sea!
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