Plastic pollution strikes again! 😱 Researchers have discovered a shocking total of 492 pieces of plastic inside the intestines of deceased sea turtles in the Mediterranean Sea. 🐢🌊
According to a recent study published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin, a team led by the University of Exeter and the North Cyprus Society for the Protection of Turtles found that more than 40% of 135 loggerhead turtles washed ashore or accidentally caught in fishing nets off the coast of northern Cyprus contained plastic pieces larger than 5 millimeters! 🤯
This alarming discovery highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on marine life. The turtles are unintentionally consuming plastic debris, mistaking it for food, which can lead to serious health problems or even death. 💔
It's a wake-up call for all of us! 🌍 Let's reduce our plastic use and protect our ocean friends. Every small action counts! ♻️💪
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Hundreds of plastic pieces found inside sea turtles in Mediterranean
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