Deadly in Small Doses: New Research Shows the Lethal Effects of Ingested Plastic on Marine Animals

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By By Teresa TomassoniNov 17, 2025, 3:35 pm127 ptsTrending
Fragments of rubber balloons, plastic bags and fishing line can cause fatal blockages and injuries in sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals, according to a new analysis. By Teresa Tomassoni Ingesting just six pieces of rubber—each smaller than a pea—can all but seal a seabird’s fate, leaving it with a…

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