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Attention Getter: According to Tilley, K. (2013, August 26) More endangered sea turtles ingesting plastic, there are almost twice as many endangered green sea

The problem with plastic ending up in the ocean is that marine life is being harmed by the presence of it. A study done on the harbor seals in the Netherlands found that more than 12% had plastic in the digestive system (California Coastal Commission). The list of affected species indicates that marine debris is affecting a significant number of species. It affects at least 267 species worldwide, including 86% of all sea turtle species, 44% of all seabird species, and 43% of all marine mammal species (Save our shores). The problem is underestimated because the marine life that ingests plastic or dies from entanglement often goes undiscovered due to the vastness of the ocean, as they either sink or are eaten by predators before they are discovered (Plastic Debris). The potential harm from ingestion of plastics is not restricted to seabirds. Plastic bags drifting on ocean currents resemble the prey of turtles. There is evidence that their survival is being hindered by plastic debris with young sea turtles being vulnerable (Ocean pollution). Over the past 20 years polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have polluted marine food webs at an increasing rate, and are prevalent in seabirds. Though their adverse effects may not always be apparent, PCBs lead to reproductive disorders, increase the risk of disease and alter hormone levels. These chemicals have a detrimental effect on marine organisms even at very low levels and plastic pellets could be a route for PCBs into marine food

Sea life can mistake plastic, inedible, objects for food. Sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jelly fish, which is one of their favorite foods, and quickly die (Geographic). Resin pellets, which are used to make just about anything plastic, are often mistaken for food, especially due to the resemblance with fish eggs. Ingesting hard plastics can easily become lodged in an animal’s intestines or stomach and cause a slow and painful death. These marine animals do not know better than to eat what looks like food, it is not their responsibility to avoid the garbage.

A group of researchers studied this at Rio de la Plata, a bay between Argentina and Uruguay. Using satellite telemetry from nine Chelonia mydas the researchers tagged and data on the concentration and distribution of marine waste (accounting only for plastics debris) they created a map displaying the overlapping areas of debris and Chelonia mydas foraging areas (González et al., 2014). The researchers report that the map depicts the average green turtle encountered 9 pieces of plastic every square kilometer of the overlapping areas of debris and foraging (González et al., 2014). Which led to Chelonia mydas accidentally ingesting copious amounts of debris, though death by consumption of plastic debris is rare, the ingestion of chemicals from plastic debris can hinder somatic growth and procreation turnout (González et al., 2014). To gain better understanding how much plastic debris was consumed due to their exposure, the research team examined 62 adolescent Chelonia mydas, 90 percent of the 62 turtles had eaten 13 pieces of plastic on average, 98 percent of it was found in the green turtle’s large intestines (González et al., 2014). While ingestion of plastic debris can have negative effects on the development and reproduction of Chelonia mydas, but two biggest

Every year, millions of tons of plastic are tossed into the ocean, harming all types of marine animals as well as the environment. Hundreds of marine mammals like whales and dolphins are found washed ashore filled with bottle caps, plastic bags and basically anything they can swallow. Not only does plastic pollution harm marine life, but it affects the entire ecosystem. If a predator is dependent on a certain species for prey and the predator has a role in the environment, it is important for the prey to not be disturbed by pollution. If that species of prey were to go extinct, then the predator species could be seriously impacted as a result. These problems warrant the need for more research into the magnitude and causes of plastic

Sea turtles have always had difficulties getting to the water without harm because they are preyed upon by sea birds, sharks and/or raccoons. With the increase of population and tourism the amount of trash on the beaches has increased. Turtles will commonly mistake trash for food. With this common confusion the population of sea turtles is slowing decreasing causing them to gradually become extinct. In order to help save the sea turtles locals and tourists need to keep the beaches clean by picking up after themselves and

When it comes to ocean pollution, it doesn't only affect our beaches, but it also affects the sea animals. In Figure 1, you can see an innocent seahorse wrapping their tale around a q-tip. The seahorse in Hofman’s photo is just one example of how marine animals interact with plastic debris. (How a Photographer Snapped This Tragic Photo of a Seahorse Lugging a Q-Tip.” The Verge, The Verge, 15 Sept. 2017) This seahorse now does not know that the debris isn’t okay or out of the usual, but just adapted it as their everyday life because the plastic levels in the sea is increasing massively year by year. Human waste is taking over the sea and this photo proves just that.

Do you feel bad for the death of these marine animals? Or if you really don't care about these animals, don't you care about your own future? You can help and make this better,by using fewer plastic products, not using products that aren't exploiting marine life and reducing and the amount of marine life you eat. Even though they might be quite

In the documentary “Inside the Garbage of the World”, the main social problem being explained is that there has been a great influx of plastic and other type of garbage in oceans and their beaches. This buildup of pollution has largely affected the wildlife population ranging from animals on the beaches to the creatures of the ocean. In oceans, what is called ‘garbage patches’, a large buildup of garbage that flow to one area in the oceans, are being created. Approximately 50 percent of all plastic sinks to the bottom of the ocean floor but about 2 times that much is actually already on the ocean floor. In fact, according to the documentary, there is a garbage patch that is to the left of California that is the size of half of the United States. Each year, about 4.7 million tons of plastic goes in the ocean a year and it is estimated that by 2050, there will be another 33 billion tons of plastic added to the present amount. Eighty percent of the current pollution comes from the land. According to marine researchers, twice as much plastic debris is one the ocean floor than it was 10 years ago. In the futures, plastic will break down into smaller pieces of plastic, creating a bigger problem from the habitat. This plastic pollution is one of the leading cause for beach and ocean inhabiting creatures be extinct because animals are mistaking these plastic pieces for food. When scientist began to dissect beach animals such as birds, they discovered that at least fifteen pounds of

It depicts the packaging and all of the garbage that makes its way to the ocean. This plastic does not dissolve and is ultimately killing the marine life. The marine life thinks it is food and by ingesting the small particles they fill up and eventually die of starvation. That is why everyone should really consider the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) in order to reduce the amount of garbage found in our oceans.

http://www.care2.com/causes/researchers-pull-plastic-straw-out-of-sea-turtles-nose-in-heartbreaking-effort-to-help.html but the sad truth is the entire species is crying out SOS. The turtles don't need to be saved from plastic -- they need to be saved from poachers. After centuries of overexploitation, Mexico is enlisting the help drones and marines to save the turtles in the beaches of Escobilla and Morro Ayuta. While taking their eggs is a crime, it hasn't deterred poachers.

Chemical pollutants, such as petroleum, are known to weaken their immune system (Why Endangered, ¶4). This not only affects the turtles directly but also their food source and a new disease called fibropapillomas may be linked to ocean pollution . People assume that the chemicals that go in the ocean will not have a big effect but in reality the concentration of the chemical gets greater and greater as energy and nutrients move up the food chain (Information About Threats, ¶14). More than 100 million different types of marine animals are killed each year from plastic in the ocean. Over 80% of the plastics that find their way into the ocean come from storm drains, beach streets and wind blowing pieces from landfills. Some of the dangerous plastics are so small that they are invisible to the naked eye. An example is the leather backs who eat jellyfish as the main part of their diet closely resemble plastic bags, balloons, bottles, degraded buoys, plastic packaging, and food wrappers that they cannot distinguish between and end up eating. (Information About Threats, ¶7). The effects of marine debris are unknown but include discarded/lost fishing gear, steel and monofilament line, synthetic and natural rope,plastic onion stacks, and discarded plastic netting.

Chris Jordan creates the disturbing picture to show how the plastic population is going into the oceans and makes its way into the food chain. The plastic is threatening nature which is

Birds, fish sea turtles, and other animals get tangled in plastic bags or mistake them for food and choke.” Plastic bags are proving to be additionally dangerous than helpful because plastic could result in the endangerment of certain animal species. For instance, the albatross from Midway Island, which is completely brimming with all varieties of plastic, consumes multitudes of plastic and the majority of it remains in its stomach and the remaining is fed to its chicks. As a result of the overwhelming amount of plastic on Midway, the albatross’ diet will become merely plastic because that’s all that is available in its habitat. The plastic that is ingested affect the animal negatively, and it will eventually die. The effect plastic bags possess on the environment is undeniable, so there is no reason to state that plastic bags should be retained because they’re not harmful.  All of this is avoidable, plastic bags are not a necessity for us, we can utilize paper towels to collect our dog’s waste, reusable grocery bags etc. for grocery shopping. Similarly, as stated in the quotation it affects

The significance of this image is for people to become aware of the harmful impacts of plastic pollution in the oceans. Over the years, plastic pollution has emerged as a serious threat to marine life. This visual combines skilfull use of color and persuasive text for the purpose of encouraging plastic waste reduction.