Have you ever wondered where most of our rubbish goes? There is about 7000 to 35000 tons of rubbish in the ocean, killing the marine life. One example of a sea creature killer is plastic bags. Plastic bags have an uncanny resemblance to jellyfish, which are one of Turtles favourite snacks. Turtles can’t decide which one is which, so they can accidentally eat a plastic bag, killing them. Turtles are a keystone species, meaning that they are an important part of the marine ecosystem. Other than eating jellyfish, Turtles eat sea sponges, that would eat all of the coral reefs if it wasn’t for Turtles, and they also eat sea grass, allowing new sea grass to grow. If Turtles keep on dying, it will cause more sea sponges to eat more coral reefs, and less Turtles to help the sea grass to grow. This means that there will be less habitats and food for marine animals, meaning that it would no longer be safe for them there. If the marine animals leave their homes or die, it will affect the sea food industry, causing prices for seafood to go up because it would be harder to find the marine animals for the seafood dishes. This means that other than inflation in price, people will lose their jobs if we don’t act now. If you participate in an activity like Clean Up Australia Day, or help clean up without an event, every little bit counts. Every bit of rubbish you clean up will help to save the Turtles. Save them from this fate before it’s too late!
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