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Pollution in the sea
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The plastic netting is strangling this bird. It is called a grebe. The grebe was caught and the plastic removed. It had dug into its neck.
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This turtle is dead. Many turtles die when they eat plastic bags because they look like sea jellies. The plastic bags have been washed in from the land.
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Stormwater pipes like this one carry the rainwater from the streets and roofs. The water empties into rivers and the sea.
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Rainwater washes the dirt, oil and litter with it into the sea. Most of the pollution in the sea is washed in from the land.
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Not many sick animals are lucky enough to be rescued. This turtle will be returned to the sea when it is healthy.
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Even whales can be affected by plastic floating in the sea. They can also accidently eat plastic which can kill them.
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When oil gets into the sea, it can kill many animals and plants and mess up the beach.
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Oil can be spilt by ships, boats, from oil refineries or come from the stormwater drains.
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Oil on the beach is being cleaned up by earth moving equipment. The oily sand will need to be buried.
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Oil floats on water. Booms floating on the surface stops the oil from moving away. Skimmers remove the oil from the water.
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This is other equipment being used to remove oil from the sea.
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These are special bags for people walking their dogs. Why is it important for dog owners to pick up their dog droppings?
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When it rains, dog poo will dissolve. It will be washed into the stormwater drains.
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Stormwater drains carries the rainwater away to prevent flooding. What will happen to the litter?
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Stormwater drains empty in the rivers and into the sea. The water will carry any pollution left on the ground.
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Some of this rubbish will be washed into the stormwater drains. It will make the rivers and sea dirty
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How can chemicals, fertiliser and paint end up in the stormwater?
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Oil leaking from cars can also end up in the rivers and sea.
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So that is how litter ends up on your beach and in the stomachs of turtles.
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This beach tractor can make it safe for you to play on the beach. It cannot make it safe for marine life or remove pollution from the sea.
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What can you do to protect the sea?