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The Issue

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Harm to animals

Humans invented plastic and animals are harmed by it. They eat it, they get caught in it, or get sick because of it. Plastic pollution occured so rapidly that animals were unable to adjust their behaviour around this new material.

Animals stuck in plastic

How many animals get stuck in plastic and die every year? Plastic floating at sea and balloons released in the air can entangle animals.

Animals Eat Plastic

Animals eat plastic every day. Turtles mistake plastic bags for food. Whales are found with plastic in the stomach. How does plastic affect them?

Plastic in Food Chain

Plastic has entered the food chain through fish and other marine animals. What animals are affected by plastic, and what does it mean for us?

Ecosystems Pollution

Plastic pollution causes threats to marine ecosystems and to marine life. Learn more about the consequences of ecosystems pollution.

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