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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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What are plastic lures made of?
Plastic lures are typically made of a synthetic material called soft plastic, which is a type of polymer. Soft plastic lures can be molded into various shapes and colors, making them versatile for fishing in different conditions. This material is durable, flexible, and can be scented to attract fish.
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?
Variables that can affect the number of fish in a lake include water temperature, availability of food, habitat quality, presence of predators, fishing pressure, and pollution levels. Additionally, natural events like floods or droughts can also impact fish populations.
What is the best way to clean a plastic hose for a fish tank?
The best way to clean a plastic hose for a fish tank is to use pipe cleaners, depending on the width of the interior tube you may be able to use a rag as a pipe cleaner type tool and just spin the rag through the hose until it is clean.
Why did ddt only affect to carnivores?
Not true. Birds have been affected by DDT and so have fish.
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 ;)
How do any living thing affect puffer fish?
how do any living thing affect puffer fish
Does holding a fish upside down affect the fish?
yes it can affect the fish because if you holed the fish upside down you can cause it not to breathe because all of the water is out of its system
