plastic pollution

"Watch this loggerhead turtle in action! 🐢💪 With its strong jaws, it crushes through a shell like it’s no big deal. Loggerheads love hard-shelled snacks like crabs, clams, and other mollusks. Their diet keeps ecosystems balanced and proves just how tough these ocean giants are! 🌊✨ #LoggerheadTurtle #OceanIssues #MarineConservation"

🪶 Brown Pelicans: Nature's Daredevils! 🪶 Did you know brown pelicans are expert fishers who dive from heights of up to 60 feet to catch their meals? With their iconic dive and expandable throat pouches, they’ve mastered the art of fishing in style! 🐟🌊 Once nearly extinct, these marine birds made a stunning comeback and were removed from the IUCN list in 2009. Today, pelicans are symbols of hope and the power of conservation. Help us protect these incredible birds and their habitats—because their story isn’t over yet. 💚 Photo credit @ellenyoga #BrownPelicans #ProtectWildlife #OceanHeroes

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Spotted on a diving liveaboard in the Red Sea, Andy Hollis reporter from the Ipswich based newspaper the EADT, helping to spread the word about plastic pollution in the ocean. #oceanissues #plasticpollution #microplastics #sustainablefashion

Beaches without #microplastics, they still exist. #oceanissues #unspoiled

Beach clean at lovely Biggar Bank Beach, Walney, Barrow-in-Furness on August 31st.   More info and registration: beachclean.org. #oceanissues #beachclean #makeadifference #togetherwecan

Cigarette butts are the most commonly found items during beach cleanups worldwide, contributing significantly to environmental pollution. Cigarette butts are made of non-biodegradable materials, including plastic fibers, and take years to break down meanwhile releasing toxic chemicals like nicotine, lead, and arsenic into the environment. When cigarette butts enter the ocean, they pose a severe threat to marine life, which may mistake them for food which can cause poisoning or blockages. The chemicals also leach into the water, harming aquatic ecosystems. The prevalence of cigarette butts in beach cleanups underscores the need for greater public awareness and responsible disposal practices. Solutions such as more disposal bins, stricter littering laws, and educational campaigns are vital to reducing this form of pollution, protecting marine life, and preserving the natural beauty of our beaches. #oceanissues #marinepollution #marineconservationinternship #kohtao #beachcleans

Each humpback whale’s fluke (tail fin) is like a fingerprint—no two are the same. The intricate patterns and markings on their flukes help researchers identify individuals and track migration patterns.  Conservation efforts are crucial to protect habitats and ensure survival. By supporting initiatives that reduce ocean pollution, enforce whaling bans, and promote sustainable fishing practices, we can help keep these magnificent creatures thriving for generations to come. Currently, humpback whales are classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN, thanks to decades of dedicated conservation efforts. #OceanIssues #HumpbackWhales #NaturePatterns #WhaleWatching #ConservationMatters #IUCN