Sea Turtle Drowns After Swallowing Plastic Bag
Animal Deaths From Plastic Consumption On the Rise
Thousands of Animals From 40 Different Species Found to Have Ingested Plastic
A sea turtle in Florida recently drowned after swallowing a plastic bag, highlighting the growing problem of animal deaths from plastic consumption.
A recent study by the University of Florida found that nearly 1,800 animals from 40 different species have been found to have swallowed plastic. The study, which surveyed dozens of government agencies, organizations, and institutions that collect data on the issue, found that plastic ingestion is a major threat to wildlife.
The study's findings are consistent with other research that has shown that plastic pollution is a major problem for marine life. A 2018 study by the World Economic Forum found that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.
Plastic pollution can harm animals in a number of ways. It can block their digestive tracts, causing them to starve to death. It can also entangle animals, making them unable to move or feed. And it can leach toxic chemicals into the environment, which can harm animals and humans alike.
The problem of plastic pollution is a serious one, and it is only getting worse. We need to take action to reduce our use of plastic and to clean up the plastic that is already in the environment.
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