19. Beverage Can Pull Tabs
Aluminum beverage can pull tabs, often overlooked, frequently turn up in ocean waste—sometimes still attached to plastic rings.
Their small size and shiny appearance make them especially tempting for seabirds and fish, who risk ingesting these sharp pieces.
The combination of metal and plastic highlights how even tiny bits of litter can create long-lasting problems for marine life.
Discover more about different types of marine debris from the EPA.