LiteratureOf all the debris on the ocean surface, 90% is plastic. That's 46,000 pieces of plastic per square mile (Bowermaster, 2012, {online}). Plastic in the ocean is eaten by marine life and is harmful to them. Learning more about which plastics are the most environmentally friendly can help save marine life. Plastic is found almost everywhere, such as plastic bags, bottles, razors, shampoo bottles and much more. “For humans, these are objects of comfort, if not necessity. But for marine animals they can be a floating minefield” (Amaral, 2005, {online}). Plastic in first world countries has become an everyday part of our lives. Plastic is useful because 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 that of the sea turtle. Sea turtles often prey on jellyfish which are often confused with plastic bags. When the turtle moves away from the sac, it can suffocate it upon the initial bite or cause it to become full and die of malnutrition or starvation. Plastic travels along currents that cause it to clump together in the same area. Fish and other marine animals also travel along currents, increasing the chances of encounters (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 and little to no damage has been done to the outside of the duck. Based on this incident something good came out of it. It has helped us learn more about the currents of our oceans. Eating plastic isn't the only thing that kills. "Scientists at the National Marine Mammal Laboratory......half the paper......or Biodegrade?" HowStuffWorks. December 15, 2010. Web. October 25, 2013. "Ice Mountain® 100% Natural Spring Water." Ice Mountain® 100% natural spring water. May 14, 2009. Web. November 2, 2013. .Khemlani, Anjalee. “Photodegradation of Water Pollutants.” EHow. Demand Media, 05 June 2011. Web. 03 November 2013. Nelson, Bryan. “What can 28,000 rubber ducks teach us about our oceans?” 2010. Web. 25 October. 2013. .

Topic > LiteratureOf all the debris on the ocean surface, 90% is plastic. That's 46,000 pieces of plastic per square mile (Bowermaster, 2012, {online}). Plastic in the ocean is eaten by marine life and is harmful to them. Learning more about which plastics are the most environmentally friendly can help save marine life. Plastic is found almost everywhere, such as plastic bags, bottles, razors, shampoo bottles and much more. “For humans, these are objects of comfort, if not necessity. But for marine animals they can be a floating minefield” (Amaral, 2005, {online}). Plastic in first world countries has become an everyday part of our lives. Plastic is useful because 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 that of the sea turtle. Sea turtles often prey on jellyfish which are often confused with plastic bags. When the turtle moves away from the sac, it can suffocate it upon the initial bite or cause it to become full and die of malnutrition or starvation. Plastic travels along currents that cause it to clump together in the same area. Fish and other marine animals also travel along currents, increasing the chances of encounters (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 and little to no damage has been done to the outside of the duck. Based on this incident something good came out of it. It has helped us learn more about the currents of our oceans. Eating plastic isn't the only thing that kills. "Scientists at the National Marine Mammal Laboratory......half the paper......or Biodegrade?" HowStuffWorks. December 15, 2010. Web. October 25, 2013. "Ice Mountain® 100% Natural Spring Water." Ice Mountain® 100% natural spring water. May 14, 2009. Web. November 2, 2013. .Khemlani, Anjalee. “Photodegradation of Water Pollutants.” EHow. Demand Media, 05 June 2011. Web. 03 November 2013. Nelson, Bryan. “What can 28,000 rubber ducks teach us about our oceans?” 2010. Web. 25 October. 2013. .