What non-degradable item can take hundreds of years to break down while harming wildlife, ecosystems, and sea creatures especially sea turtles?
What is: Plastic bags/Plastic straws
What is: Water pollution
Known for its orange and black coat, this big cat is endangered largely due to poaching and habitat destruction across Asia
What is: The Tiger
This item, commonly littered on beaches, releases toxic chemicals like nicotine and heavy metals into the ocean, endangering marine animals who mistake it for food.
What is: Cigarettes
This type of pollution comes from cars, factories, and power plants and is a major cause of respiratory issues in humans
What is: Air pollution
This illegal activity that targets animals for their body parts is one of the main threats to animals like rhinos and elephants
What is: poaching
Certain chemicals in this common beach product wash into the ocean, contributing to coral bleaching and destruction while harming marine life in the process
What is: Sunscreen
This colorless, odorless gas is the leading greenhouse gas emitted by human activities, especially through the burning of fossil fuels
What is: Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
This gentle giant, the largest fish in the ocean is endangered due to threats like fishing, boat collisions, and demand for its fins and meat
What is: The whale shark