Have you ever seen a sea turtle swimming in the ocean? They are such beautiful creatures, and it's hard to believe that something as small and seemingly insignificant as a plastic bag could harm them. But unfortunately, that's exactly what's happening.
Plastic bags are one of the most common forms of litter in the ocean, and they can have devastating consequences for sea turtles and other marine life. When sea turtles mistake plastic bags for food like jellyfish they can swallow them and become seriously ill or even die. Even if the plastic bag doesn't kill the turtle, it can still cause long-term damage to their digestive system and overall health.
But it's not just sea turtles that are affected by plastic bags. Fish, dolphins, and other marine animals can also mistake plastic for food and suffer the same consequences. And once plastic enters the ocean, it can break down into smaller and smaller pieces, eventually becoming what's known as "microplastics." These microplastics can be ingested by a wide range of marine life, including shellfish and other species that we humans rely on for food.
So what can we do to help protect sea turtles and other marine life from plastic bags? One solution is to switch to reusable bags when shopping. Many stores now offer sturdy, reusable options that can be used over and over again, helping to reduce the number of plastic bags that end up in landfills and the ocean. Another solution is to properly dispose of plastic bags by recycling them or throwing them in the trash. This might seem like a small change, but it can make a big difference in the long run.
We may not be able to solve the problem of plastic pollution in the ocean overnight, but we hope that by selling Turtlely Awesome coffee, we can use our profits to help support the turtle projects that are working hard to educate others about the dangers of plastic in our oceans.
By taking small steps to reduce our use of plastic bags and properly dispose of them, together we can help protect sea turtles and other marine life for generations to come.