The Namibian -·2 min read·easy
Strangled by Plastic: The Silent Struggle of Seals
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Damian Schreiber
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Ocean Conservation Namibia reports a significant increase in Cape fur seal entanglements caused by plastic pollution, particularly fishing lines and packaging straps. Most of the rescued animals are pups, who are increasingly curious and prone to getting trapped in marine debris.
Marine life along Namibia’s coastline is rich and diverse. The nutrient-rich Benguela Current supports fish, dolphins, whales, seabirds, seals and many more.
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