Ocean contamination is one of the most serious issues facing our planet today, especially the proliferation of garbage. Expect most people have heard about the "pacific vortex" - that huge mass of accumulated plastic and other debris.
Garbage, especially plastics, pose a huge threat to marine life and cause high mortality for turtles, seabirds, other birds, dolphins and whales.
Released balloons are a specific hazard because balloon plastic has a long life and if ingested strangles its victim, causing a slow and plainful death.
It appears that we are in for more and more destruction of our oceans and the enviroment caused by oil and gas spills, frakking......
Not a cheerful topic. Can the earth recover?
Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by Common Dreams
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