Marine Debris Photographs

by Elisa Magee, CIT NISD

What role does pollution play in a sea turtle's life?

This web page contains photographs taken at the Padre Island National Seashore and Padre Island seashore.

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Padre Island National Seashore

Balloons Released Come Back Down to Earth
This debris can land in the ocean and may wash onto shore or be eaten by animals.

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Padre Island National Seashore
Diamond shape holes in plastic jug indicate turtle bites.

Fishing Line and Plastic
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Padre Island National Seashore

Rope
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Padre Island National Seashore

Plastic on the Shore

Plastics with Sea Turtle Bite Marks on Exhibit
at the Padre Island National Seashore Visitor Center

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Padre Island National Seashore

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Padre Island National Seashore

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Padre Island National Seashore