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Picture No. 12020749
Sea lion, with nylon strings and piece of fishing net wrapped around his neck that caused him a deep wound. Hundreds of thousands of marine animals (fish, reptiles, birds and mammals) die every year in abandoned fishing gear in the ocean; cables, ghost ne. Date
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Caught in a Tangled Mess: The Tragic Tale of the Sea Lion". In this heart-wrenching photo print, we witness the plight of a sea lion entangled in nylon strings and a piece of fishing net that has inflicted a deep wound around its neck. This image serves as a powerful reminder that hundreds of thousands of marine animals suffer an untimely demise each year due to abandoned fishing gear lurking beneath the ocean's surface. From cables to ghost nets, these silent killers claim the lives of fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals alike. It is an aquatic tragedy fueled by our careless actions. Plastic debris such as bags and garbage further exacerbate this environmental issue, transforming our seas into dumping grounds for death and destruction. The scene depicted here is both dramatic and disgusting; it showcases the consequences of wildlife unknowingly ingesting plastic or becoming ensnared in its deadly grip. As we gaze upon this photograph, let us not turn away from this harsh reality but instead be moved to take action against marine pollution. Let us raise awareness about discarded waste polluting our oceans and advocate for responsible fishing practices. Together, we can strive towards cleaner seas where marine life thrives without fear or harm. For every creature lost to these treacherous waters holds within it an urgent call for change – one that cannot be ignored if we wish to preserve our precious wildlife-filled world.
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