Gannet colony on Grassholm Island, Pembrokeshire

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A closer inspection of the image will reveal the amount of plastic waste that litters the island, all brought in by the birds themselves. Mostly nylon ropes and fishing nets are visible.

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Size: 6720px × 4480px
Location: Pembrokeshire
Photo credit: © ZED Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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