The reason is that once a piece of plastic is in the ocean, microscopic animals, plants, and even algae begin to make a home on or in the plastic. This releases smells that sea turtles associate ...

A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

A green sea turtle, now nicknamed "Lucky Duck," was rescued and brought to the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island with shark ...

The majority of plastic pollution in the ocean is caused by improper disposal of food wrappings, plastic bags, bottles, etc. According to UNESCO, plastic waste makes up 80% of all marine pollution.

Additionally, animals such as sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds can become entangled in plastic debris, causing injuries, drowning, or hindering their ability to hunt for food.

For this second installment of the Sea Camp series, we explore the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It's the largest of five ...

Earth’s oceans cover roughly 70% of the surface. Beneath the mesmerizing surface, marine life is being captured by nets, traps and other human-made hazards. In the process of struggling to escape, ...

Plastic bag litter is particularly dangerous to marine animals for two reasons, Murphy said. ... Many species, including marine mammals and sea turtles, will eat the plastic bags, ...

Plastic bags’ impact on people and animals. Plastic bag pollution is harmful to both animals and humans. ... Many species, including marine mammals and sea turtles, will eat the plastic bags, ...