US EditionOne Green Sea Turtle Can Contain the Equivalent of Ten Ping Pong Balls in Plastic
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The oceans cover more than 70% of the earth’s surface and are a source of life. Unfortunately, every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the sea. This affects marine life, ecosystems and human health. Why does it happen and how does it stop?How does plastic get to the ocean?Plastics reach the sea through different routes.The most common are the following: Mismanaged wastes. 80% of plastics in the ocean come from inadequate landfill…
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Coast ReporterOne green sea turtle can contain the equivalent of 10 ping pong balls in plastic
Sea turtles can ingest dangerous amounts of plastic. (Shutterstock)Thousands to millions of tonnes of plastic enter the ocean annually, but where they end up is poorly understood. Scientists have been working to assemble the pieces of the puzzle for years, including estimating the size of the reservoir of plastic on the ocean surface, in the water column and in the deep ocean. However, marine animals are often overlooked. All animals can be rese…
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