Planet or plastic? @NatGeo chronicles the transformation of the natural world into a world of #plastic Some 700 species of marine animals have been reported—so far—to have eaten or become entangled in plastic. “Single-use plastics are the worst. Period." nationalgeographic.com/magaz…

For Animals, Plastic Is Turning the Ocean Into a Minefield

From getting stuck in nets to eating plastic that they think is food, creatures worldwide are dying from material we made.

nationalgeographic.com

Jul 23, 2019 · 11:15 AM UTC

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Replying to @IPBES @NatGeo
What policy do you support that would impose a large penalty on those who abandon fishing nets in the ocean? If the penalty is high enough, the practice will end. Similarly, if there is a penalty imposed on industries that pollute / destroy wildlife habitat, practices will change
Replying to @IPBES @NatGeo
There is a ripple effect starting with each one of us that can make a change🐢