World Oceans Day: Turtles under threat from plastic pollution

The video discusses the daily routine of Phoenix, a sea turtle, including her feeding and enrichment activities. It highlights the severe impact of plastic pollution on marine life, particularly sea turtles, marine mammals, and seabirds. The video emphasizes the importance of reducing plastic waste and suggests simple actions like reusing bottles and bags to mitigate the problem.

What is one of the enrichment activities mentioned for Phoenix?

• Feeding her extra food

• Swimming in a larger tank

• Brushing her shell lightly

• Playing with other turtles

Why is plastic particularly harmful to sea turtles like Phoenix?

• It makes them more vulnerable to predators

• It causes them to lose their sense of direction

• Their digestive system cannot expel it

• They mistake it for food due to its color

What anatomical feature of sea turtles makes it difficult for them to expel ingested plastic?

• Their large size

• Their lack of teeth

• Their strong beak

• The rubbery spikes in their throat

Approximately how many sea birds are affected by plastic pollution each year?

• 100 million

• 1 million

• 100,000

• 10,000

What is one suggested action to help reduce plastic pollution?

• Recycling without rinsing

• Reusing bottles and bags

• Using disposable bags

• Throwing plastic in the ocean