Study finds that ingesting even small amounts of plastic can be fatal for marine animals
Nearly half of sea turtles, over one-third of seabirds and one in eight marine mammals had plastic in their guts.
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Why Gov. DeSantis should sign the balloon release ban into law
Balloons are some of the most life-threatening marine litter for crucial wildlife populations.
Bill designating Florida gambling revenue for environmental projects sent to governor; Legislature classifies balloon releases as littering
Much of the gambling funding would come from a deal that the state reached with the Seminole Tribe of Florida ...
Banning balloon releases would also help to conserve helium resources
Helium is a non-renewable resource that is found in only a few locations in the world and is being depleted.
Survey finds ‘coral graveyards’ throughout Florida Keys; bill classifying balloon releases as litter passes House
This survey revealed that some of coral scientists’ worst fears after this summer’s record-breaking heat wave may be true.
Legislators are correct in their efforts to outright ban intentional releases of balloons
Balloons are the top cause of death from marine-related debris for seabirds, and they can be mistaken by other animals ...
Measure banning balloon releases in Florida advances; utilities pursuing shift to solar power
A Florida House committee Thursday approved a measure (HB 321) that would ban the intentional release of balloons.
Lawmakers consider Everglades buffer zone; another major algae bloom would cost Southwest Florida billions, study finds
Proposals for construction beyond Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary are motivating a push for new protections.
To save wildlife, Florida lawmakers could ban the intentional release of balloons
The new proposal, HB 321, is sponsored by Tampa Bay area Republican Linda Chaney in the Florida House.
More states are banning plastic bags. Florida is not among them
Plastic pollution has been linked to a variety of negative issues, including infertility and cancer in humans.