In a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on wildlife, a snapping turtle named May West faced a life-altering ordeal that unfolded over 19 years. Plastic pollution, a pervasive global issue since the mass production of plastic began in the 1950s, has reached alarming levels, with over 460 million tons of plastic produced in 2019 alone.
The dire consequences of plastic pollution are evident in our oceans, where 5.25 trillion macro and micro pieces of plastic now contaminate the waters. Disturbingly, every day witnesses around 8 million more pieces of plastic entering the oceans, causing irreparable harm to various ecosystems and endangering countless marine species.
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