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Tag: sea turtles

Sea Turtles Fooled by Trash Resembling Their Food
Environment Marine and Freshwater Biology

Sea Turtles Fooled by Trash Resembling Their Food

June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

Sea turtles that mistake trash for food are in for a world of hurt. Green sea turtles and loggerhead turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellies.

To Sea Turtles, Ocean Plastic Smells Like Food
Environment Oceanography Zoology

To Sea Turtles, Ocean Plastic Smells Like Food

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Sea turtles may eat plastic found in the ocean because it builds up a layer of microorganisms and smells the same as their food, a new study finds.

Sea Turtles Poisoned by Plastic
Environment Oceanography Zoology

Sea Turtles Poisoned by Plastic

September 14, 2015May 12, 2016

By Kate Stone Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr.…

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