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Plastic causes blockage in the stomachs and intestines of fish. Toxic chemicals bind to plastic and they end up in fish as well and can cause hormone problems. Since the contaminated plastic remains in the fish it is also a method for bioaccumulation of toxic materials in the food chain which eventually gets to our dinner table. So yes, plastic does kill fish and there is a definite economic cost to the fishing industry and to our health from plastic waste in the ocean.
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∙ 9y agoA fish can die in a number of ways. They can be eaten by other larger fish, be poisoned by pollution or even get diseases.
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∙ 12y agoit is mostly sea turtles that choke on the bags, once the bag is floating in the ocean the turtles mistake them for jellyfish, which is their main diet.
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∙ 10y agoabout a 1,000,000,000 fish a day
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How does garbage in the ocean affect penguins?
Garbage in the ocean is a threat to penguins and any marine life. Plastic ropes and ties get tangled around necks and flippers. Plastic bags get mistaken for fish or jellyfish and get swallowed, where they often build up in the animals' stomachs. Plastic bottles eventually disintegrate into tiny pieces of plastic which are swallowed by even very small creatures.
How does undisposed plastic affect cultures?
there is a simple answer to this question it does not affect culture whatso ever
How is plastic involved in global warming?
People tend to burn plastic releasing chemicals that ad to the green house affect. It is also a hastle to hav plastic all over the place
Does plastic float on hot water?
This really depends on how dense the plastic is. If it is denser than water, plastic will sink at the bottom. The temperature of the water does not affect whether or not something will float on that liquid.
What variables can affect the number of fish in the lake?
the amount of fish, the amount of people fishing, the temperature for fishing season, and pollution
How plastic affect Puget sound?
bye killing tons of fish could
Do plastic decorations kill fish?
Plastic decorations can kill fish if they are dumped in to the ocean. (the decorations not the fish)
Can you put plastic toys inside aquarium?
you can put plastic in a fish tank but it has to be plastic if it's a polyester material it's toxic and can kill your fish
How will plastic hurt fish egg fertilization?
Plastic never breaks down it just gets into smaller pieces of plastic. Fish will be eating and absorbing plastic harming the organ systems.
Does land pollution affect water pollution?
yes, why? because if lots of garbage in the road and everywhere, so the g arbage would go to the ocean and kill the fish, therefore, especially for the plastic the turtle usually eat that plastic
How does trash dumped into the waters affect the Atlantic Ocean?
It pollutes the water and kills the fish and mammals. Plastic bags and other things are swallowed by marine mammals killing them.
What is the affect of magnets on fish?
the affect of the fish thing is like you can't even put a magnet on a fish so yea
How does the pelican affect nature?
Pelicans eats fish, which may affect other animals that eat fish. Also it may affect plant/animals that the fish eats.
Is burning plastic toxic to fish?
Probably.
What are the steps to make plastic?
get the fattest fish you can find and set it on fire and you will have some plastic ;)
Does water pollution affect fish?
Pollution can kill fish because if it touches the fish's gill it will cause them to suffer. It affect their food supplies and their ability to grow For instance added CO2 in the atmosphere is increasing the acidity of the water which in turn robs shell fish of calcium for their shells
How do any living thing affect puffer fish?
how do any living thing affect puffer fish
