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Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents containing plastic fragments, Cornwall, England, january
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Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents containing plastic fragments, Cornwall, England, january
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© FLPA/Steve Trewhella
Content Cornish Cornwall Corpse Corpses Dead Death Destruction Environmental Fragment Fragments Fulmar Fulmars Kill Killed Killing Kills Northern Plastic Plastics Pollute Polluted Pollutes Polluting Pollution Sea Bird Sea Birds Seabird Seabirds Shearwater Shearwaters Contained Contents Digestive Eats Feeds Guts Ingested Ingesting Ingestion Organs Stomach Stomachs
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Plastic Party in the Tummy - Northern Fulmar's Unfortunate Feast!
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. In this eye-opening snapshot captured by FLPA/Steve Trewhella, we witness a rather unusual dinner party hosted by a Northern Fulmar off the coast of Cornwall, England. This unsuspecting seabird seems to have invited plastic fragments as its uninvited guests to its stomach contents feast! Talk about an unexpected turn of events! As our feathered friend indulges in its coastal culinary adventure, it unwittingly becomes part of a larger environmental narrative. With marine pollution on the rise, this unfortunate scene serves as a stark reminder of the detrimental impact humans have on our precious wildlife. While most birds would typically enjoy fresh fish or tasty crustaceans for their mealtime delight, this brave fulmar has inadvertently become entangled in mankind's plastic web. It's like attending an extravagant banquet only to find out that all the dishes are made entirely of non-biodegradable materials! Let us take a moment to reflect upon this thought-provoking image and consider how we can make better choices for our planet. Together, we can ensure that future generations will not be served such an indigestible menu. So next time you're enjoying your seaside vacation or simply strolling along the shorelines, remember: let's keep plastics where they belong – far away from our beloved wildlife and their delicate ecosystems!
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