On April 11, 2018, there were news stories about a young sperm whale that had washed up on the beach in Spain. The cause of death: 64 pounds of plastic and other debris. Most of the plastic in the whale was lodged in its stomach.
By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than there are fish. On a recent visit to a remote island, scientists found 18 tons of plastic washed up on its shores. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, 10 metric tons of plastic, from straws to grocery bags, to tampon sleeves and water bottles, are transported into the Pacific Ocean every day from the Los Angeles area alone.
