Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup – Impact of shoreline litter and aquatic debris {LIVING GREEN}

Impact on Wildlife Shoreline litter and aquatic debris primarily threatens wildlife through entanglement and ingestion. Additionally, many of the species that are most vulnerable to these risks also happen to be endangered or threatened, including sea turtles, fish, marine mammals, and birds. Entanglement Entanglement is most often caused by items such as plastic strapping bands, rope, wire, fishing lines, six pack rings and other similar items. Meanwhile, abandoned fishing gear … [Read more...]