ThaiWhales / AFP - Getty ImagesA pilot whale died in southern Thailand after eating 80 plastic bags weighing 17 pounds. The whale died Friday, unable to digest or throw up the plastic bags. During an autopsy after the whale's death, the MCRD found 80 plastic bags lodged in its stomach. During rescue attempts, the agency was only able to get the whale to spit out 5 of the plastic bags. Oceanblueproject.orgAs plastic production globally continues to grow, we are better understanding the risks of plastic ending up in the oceans.

Source: Forbes June 04, 2018 15:22 UTC