Turtles and the Problem With Plastic
In Turtles and the Problem With Plastic, host Simon Reeve visits a turtle rescue center and observes the devastating ways plastic is harming marine wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
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Q: Why is plastic a particular problem for sea turtles?
A: Plastic bags look like jellyfish, a main food source for turtles. When the turtles consume plastic, they have no room in their stomachs for real fish.
Q: Describe some of Raoul’s injuries.
A: He lost part of his fin because it had been entangled in plastic. He had a fish hook caught in his throat. He had digested fishing line in his intestines.
Q: What was so significant about Raoul’s age?
A: He is about 30 years old, which is breeding age. He is able to reproduce. There are very few turtles who make it to be this old.
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