6. Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are one of the most deceptive hazards in the ocean.
Whether floating whole or shredded into ribbons, they closely resemble jellyfish—a favorite food for many turtles.
Ingesting plastic bags can block digestive tracts and often leads to fatal consequences for marine life.
Their widespread presence underscores the dangers of single-use plastics.
The NOAA Marine Debris Program provides more insight into how plastic bags threaten our oceans.