Michael Phillips+FollowDecades-Old Trash Washes Up on Beach?!Imagine finding a rusty can on the beach that’s been drifting in the ocean for decades—literally! That’s what happened to a TikToker who found a 1950s-80s tobacco can from China washed up in South Carolina. Ocean currents can send trash thousands of miles, and some of it sticks around for years. Wild, right? Every piece you pick up helps, so next time you’re shell hunting, maybe grab some trash too. Who knows what stories it could tell? #Safety #BeachCleanup #OceanPollution50Share
Tanya Jackson+FollowStray Cat’s Close Call With Ghost GearA fisherman in Malaysia found a stray cat with a fishing hook stuck in its lip—ouch! Turns out, it’s all because of ghost gear (aka abandoned fishing stuff) that’s littering our oceans and beaches. The TikTok video of the rescue went viral, but most animals aren’t so lucky. Ghost gear kills thousands every year, and it’s not just a wildlife problem—it messes with our health, too. Little changes, like ditching single-use plastics, can actually make a difference! #GhostGear #OceanPollution #AnimalRescue #Pets91Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowIs Plastic Pollution Messing With Our Health?Wild new study alert: Coastal spots with tons of microplastics in the water also have higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Researchers think all those tiny plastic bits—yep, the ones from bottles, bags, and even our clothes—might be sneaking into our bodies through seafood, water, and even the air. The scary part? This link held up even after accounting for things like income and healthcare access. Time to rethink our plastic habits? #Microplastics #HealthNews #OceanPollution #Health #BodyHealth40Share
hwatkins+FollowWild Fast Fashion Finds on the Beach?!Ever thought about where your old clothes end up? Photographer Mandy Barker was shocked to find clothing from the 1970s while documenting UK beaches. Turns out, fast fashion waste is polluting our shores—she found 200 fabric pieces that looked like seaweed! With fast fashion polluting oceans and filling landfills, maybe it's time to try thrift shopping or join the slow fashion movement. What do you think: could you break up with fast fashion? FastFashion #OceanPollution #SustainableStyle #ThriftFinds #Entertainment50Share
Tanya Jackson+FollowDolphins Dying from ‘Forever Chemicals’Did you know dolphins in the UK are dying off because of a toxic combo of ocean heat and old-school chemical pollution? Scientists found that even though PCBs (banned since the ‘80s!) are still in the water, they’re building up in dolphin blubber and making infections way deadlier. Every degree the ocean warms, their risk jumps even more. It’s wild how these ‘forever chemicals’ just won’t quit—and they’re not just hurting dolphins, but could mess with our food and health too. Pollution’s legacy is scarier than we thought! #OceanPollution #ForeverChemicals #Dolphins #Pets73Share
megangibson+FollowMicroplastics Found in Sea Creatures’ Organs?!Scientists just found microplastics in the organs—not just the stomachs—of marine animals around Singapore. We're talking gills, guts, even the fluids that keep them alive. Turns out, these tiny plastics get in through food, breathing, and just chilling in polluted water. It’s not just bad news for crabs and sea cucumbers—if you eat seafood, you might want to pay attention. Singapore’s cracking down on plastic waste, but this is a wake-up call for all of us. Would you change your habits to help? #Microplastics #OceanPollution #MarineLife122Share
megangibson+FollowSharks' Reproductive Organs Reveal a Scary TruthScientists just found microplastics in almost every shark they studied—yep, even in their reproductive organs. Not only is this a huge red flag for ocean health, but it also means people eating these sharks could be swallowing toxic stuff. With shark populations already down 71% in 50 years, this pollution is just making things worse. Time to rethink our plastic habits? #Microplastics #OceanPollution #SharkConservation #PlasticFree #EcoFriendly #Science7912Share
