Whales encounter plastic through direct ingestion and indirect exposure within marine food webs. Baleen whales, such as blue and fin whales, filter large volumes of water and ca...
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What happens to whales with plastic in their systems
Pilot Whales Killed: Causes, Context, and Conservation Implications
Pilot whales are long-lived, socially complex cetaceans whose populations face significant pressures from both human activities and natural processes. Understanding how and why...
Read articleWhat Types of Sea Turtles Are Endangered
Of the seven living sea turtle species, two are listed as Endangered and four are classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with one species additionally listed as Critical...
Read articleGreat Barrier Reef Sea Turtle Guide: Species, Threats, and Conservation
The Great Barrier Reef hosts several sea turtle species that play essential roles in reef health. These long-lived marine reptiles connect seagrass beds, coral ecosystems, and o...
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