Plastic Kills May 2014 | Page 5

Humans, animals, almost anything that can be associated with the ocean.

So... what EXACTLY is this effecting?

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Effect of Humans:

-the toxins released by the plastic ends up in fish which eventually end up in us

-some of the toxins are related to diseases such as cancer, birth defects, diabetes, and immune system problems

-it doesn't just affect our health, it also affects our recreational activities

-eventually, all the beautiful beaches we love to visit will transform into something like a landfill

Habitats:

-reefs can be destroyed from the trash thrown into the ocean

-once a reef is destroyed, animals will lose their home and be forced to go find somewhere else to live

Animals:

-the number of dying and extincting animals in the sea because of plastic pollution is increasing yearly

-animals can become tangled in plastic, ingest plastic, along with other things that will affect their health