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Thin orca covered in shark bites found dead/Plastic
« on: January 01, 2023, 11:04:57 am »
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A young female orca has tragically lost her life because of plastic pollution. The 16-foot whale was found dead on a beach in the state of Espírito Santo, on the east coast of Brazil, with a 2.5-foot-long sheet of plastic in her stomach.

https://www.newsweek.com/newsweek-com-thin-orca-shark-bites-dead-stomach-plastic-pollution-1770384


The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has estimated that at least 14 million tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean every year. Large pieces of plastic can be swallowed by marine animals or become tangled around their necks and fins. When ingested, these pieces of plastic can block their digestive system, making them feel full, reducing their urge to eat and making it harder for the animals to get enough nutrients to survive.

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