reading 1
Where did marine biologists find a turtle?
near Costa Rica
Which scientist said "that single-used plastic is the worst"?
Mathew Savoca
What problem did the turtle have?
a breathing problem
How many sea species have been caught in or eaten plastics?
700 sea species
What was pulled out of the turtle?
a 10-centimeter plastic straw
How many tons of plastic will be in the ocean in 5 - 10 years ?
25 millions tons
Where did people watch the video of the turtle?
on YouTube
what does biodegrade mean?
something that breaks into small pieces and goes away completely
How much plastic goes into the sea every year?
8.1 billion kilograms
what does marine life mean?
life under the ocean