North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher explains how to help sea turtles
KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Sea turtle nesting season began on the 1st of May and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher explains what you can do to help protect sea turtles.
Here are some individual actions that the North Carolina Aquarium says anyone can take:
- Sea turtles often confuse marine debris for food. Protect sea turtles by refusing, reducing, reusing and recycling plastics.
- Never release balloons which are a choking hazard for many animals. Pop them and put them in the trash instead.
- Sky lanterns are just as dangerous as balloons because they are flammable and often end up in the water as well. Try alternatives such as bubbles or planting trees in celebration.
- Pick up trash wherever you find it, especially on the beach. Then share that data with scientists studying marine plastics: Marine Debris Program.
- Organize a trash pickup around your school and playground. Remember plastic bags can blow a long way.
- Organize or participate in a beach cleanup. One great opportunity is this weekend – the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher May the 4th Beach Cleanup.
- Write a letter to the editor or local government officials about the dangers of marine debris.
- Many communities are considering plastic bag bans. Is yours? This is another way to get involved as a community.
