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The Deadly Attraction of Plastic to Turtles

This chapter explores the critical issue of plastic waste in the oceans and its devastating effects on turtle populations. It examines a study revealing that over a thousand turtles die each year from ingesting plastic, questioning the reasons behind this behavior and the impact of environmental changes on their feeding habits.

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