From the Article
The teen that started teaching others about plastic pollution to help protect the ocean
Tanya
What material is causing harm to ocean animals?
Plastic
what ocean animal often mistakes plastic bags for jellyfish?
a sea turtle
To break down naturally over time
decompose
This giant ocean animal is the largest animal to ever live on Earth
blue whale
What problem did Tanya notice at the beach?
Plastic pollution
How long can plastic take to break down (in years)?
500
Animals can become stuck in plastic waste, which is called this?
entanglement
Trash or harmful substances in the environment
pollution
This fish can inflate like a balloon when it feels threatened
the Pufferfish
What animal did Tanya see harmed by pollution?
Turtle
What type of plastic is used once and thrown away?
Single-use
Fish and birds may accidentally eat plastic thinking it is this
food
Using an item again instead of throwing it away
reuse
This ocean creature has eight arms and is known for being very intelligent.
Octopus
How many people pledged to reduce plastic after learning from Tanya?
over 50,000
What word means to use something again?
reuse
Plastic pollution can damage ocean habitats such as these colorful underwater ecosystems
Coral reefs
A promise to do something, like reduce plastic use
a pledge
This bin color is commonly used for recycling in many schools and cities.
Blue
What do we call trash left on beaches?
Litter
Plastic bags can look like this animal’s favorite food to sea turtles
Jellyfish
This is Mrs. H's favorite animal. She wants to boop its nose and give it a hug
Great White Shark
(Shark gets points too)
Protecting and caring for nature is called this
conservation
What shark eats plankton?
Whale Shark