LiteratureOf all the debris on the ocean surface, 90% is plastic. This represents 46,000 pieces of plastic per square kilometer (Bowermaster, 2012, {online}). Plastic in the ocean is eaten by marine life and is harmful to them. Learning more about the most eco-friendly plastics can help save marine life. Plastic is found almost everywhere, for example in plastic bags, bottles, razors, shampoo bottles and much more. “For humans, these are elements of comfort, even necessity. But for marine animals, they can constitute a floating minefield” (Amaral, 2005, {online}). Plastic in 1st world countries has become part of our daily lives. Plastic is useful, it makes life easier, but when it reaches a body of water it can be deadly. Plastic is often consumed by fish and other marine life. A common example is the sea turtle. The sea turtle often feeds on jellyfish which are often confused with plastic bags. As the turtle moves toward the east of the bag, it can either suffocate it in the initial bite or cause it to fall full and die of malnutrition or starvation. The plastic moves along currents, which clumps them together in the same area. Fish and other marine species also travel in currents, which increases the chances of encounter (Amaral, 2005, {online}). In 1992, a boat carrying 28,000 rubber ducks was lost at sea. These ducks are still floating in our waters 20 years later (Nelson, 2011, {online}). These ducks have been in the water for 20 years with little to no exterior damage. Based on this accident, some good came out of it. This allowed us to learn more about ocean currents. Eating plastic isn't the only thing that kills. "Scientists at the National Marine Mammal Laboratory...... middle of paper ......o Biodegrade?" HowStuffWorks. December 15, 2010. Web. October 25, 2013. “Ice Mountain® 100% Natural Spring Water.” 100% natural Ice Mountain® spring water. May 14, 2009. Web. November 2, 2013. .Khemlani, Anjalee. “Photodegradation of water pollutants.” EHow. Demand Media, June 5, 2011. Web. November 3, 2013. Nelson, Bryan. “What can the 28,000 rubber ducks lost at sea in our oceans teach us?

Essay / LiteratureOf all the debris on the ocean surface, 90% is plastic. This represents 46,000 pieces of plastic per square kilometer (Bowermaster, 2012, {online}). Plastic in the ocean is eaten by marine life and is harmful to them. Learning more about the most eco-friendly plastics can help save marine life. Plastic is found almost everywhere, for example in plastic bags, bottles, razors, shampoo bottles and much more. “For humans, these are elements of comfort, even necessity. But for marine animals, they can constitute a floating minefield” (Amaral, 2005, {online}). Plastic in 1st world countries has become part of our daily lives. Plastic is useful, it makes life easier, but when it reaches a body of water it can be deadly. Plastic is often consumed by fish and other marine life. A common example is the sea turtle. The sea turtle often feeds on jellyfish which are often confused with plastic bags. As the turtle moves toward the east of the bag, it can either suffocate it in the initial bite or cause it to fall full and die of malnutrition or starvation. The plastic moves along currents, which clumps them together in the same area. Fish and other marine species also travel in currents, which increases the chances of encounter (Amaral, 2005, {online}). In 1992, a boat carrying 28,000 rubber ducks was lost at sea. These ducks are still floating in our waters 20 years later (Nelson, 2011, {online}). These ducks have been in the water for 20 years with little to no exterior damage. Based on this accident, some good came out of it. This allowed us to learn more about ocean currents. Eating plastic isn't the only thing that kills. "Scientists at the National Marine Mammal Laboratory...... middle of paper ......o Biodegrade?" HowStuffWorks. December 15, 2010. Web. October 25, 2013. “Ice Mountain® 100% Natural Spring Water.” 100% natural Ice Mountain® spring water. May 14, 2009. Web. November 2, 2013. .Khemlani, Anjalee. “Photodegradation of water pollutants.” EHow. Demand Media, June 5, 2011. Web. November 3, 2013. Nelson, Bryan. “What can the 28,000 rubber ducks lost at sea in our oceans teach us? » 2010. Internet October 25.. 2013. .

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