Remains of a dead Laysan Albatross with bottle caps and other plastic marine debris ingested by the bird that remained in its digestive system
It is likely that the plastic debris ingested by the albatross caused or contributed to its death. Pieces of plastic can block a bird's digestive system, and sharp edges can tear internal organs. A stomach full of plastic will suppress a young bird's appetite, leading to dehydration and starvation. Plastic debris is unknowingly fed to the chicks by their asphalt is a World War II era runway on Eastern Island.
Size: 3030px × 2020px
Location: Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge & Battle of Midway National Memorial, Hawaiian Islands, USA
Photo credit: © Rosanne Tackaberry / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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