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Maik:

--- Quote ---Plastic pollution: Images of a global problem

In its June issue, National Geographic magazine has published a selection of startling photos highlighting the vast amounts of discarded plastic choking the world's oceans, shorelines and rivers.

Wildlife, particularly marine animals, are at risk when they become entangled in plastic waste, or ingest it.



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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44215881

U4ea:
Grrrr!

TonyD:
Emotive picture, but would the turtle be any better off if the fishing net was made of a natural material?

Maik:
Good question, Tony.

Here's another piccie:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-44223255

Less pleasant pics in link above.

Colleywobble:

--- Quote from: Maik on Friday, 25 May, 2018 @ 21:56:44 ---
--- Quote ---Plastic pollution: Images of a global problem

In its June issue, National Geographic magazine has published a selection of startling photos highlighting the vast amounts of discarded plastic choking the world's oceans, shorelines and rivers.

Wildlife, particularly marine animals, are at risk when they become entangled in plastic waste, or ingest it.



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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44215881

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These pictures are so sad!

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