About 64 pounds of plastic trash killed a young sperm whale that washed up in southeast Spain,novel lucah ustazah dengan negro according to scientists.
The whale, whose body landed in Cape Palos on Feb. 27, most likely died because it couldn't digest the plastic trash, fish nets, and garbage bags found in its digestive system. At 33 feet long, the whale only weighed 13,000 pounds. Adult sperm whales can weigh up to 120,000 pounds.
SEE ALSO: More than 150 whales strand themselves on Western Australian beachAccording to officials in the Murcia region, scientists even found a plastic drum in the whale's stomach. Unable to pass the garbage, the whale suffered severe inflammation called peritonitis until its death.
A local environmental group tweeted a photo that shows how underweight the juvenile whale was when he died.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Consuelo Rosauro, Murcia's general director of environment, called plastic pollution of the oceans "one of the greatest threats to the conservation of wildlife throughout the world." In a statement, the region of Murcia called for a public effort to clean up the seas. Officials there released the whale's autopsy to raise awareness about how much plastic affects Spain's seas.
Sperm whales dwell thousands of feet deep in the ocean to hunt for giant squid. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the whales' diets are comprised of squid, octopus, shrimp, fish, and small sharks. But when the whales resurface for air, they can mistake floating plastic trash for food.
Pollution, especially plastic waste, can devastate ocean ecosystems. A recent study found that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch -- which is more than twice the size of Texas -- is about four to sixteen times larger than scientists previously estimated. The massive island of floating debris contains about 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic.
Wildlife are severely affected by wayward trash -- a 2017 study found that plastic was found all the way in the Arctic Ocean, endangering polar bears and seals. A 2015 study found that 75 percent of the flounder that live in the Thames River in the UK have ingested plastic.
Rosauro, in the statement, reminded civilians of the "importance of pursuing conservation of the great variety of species that inhabit our coasts."
TV presenter interviews an empty chair to destroy no
Oof: 'Grand Theft Auto VI' delayed to May 2026
Spotify's iPhone app now lets you choose how you want to pay
Apple isn't overly worried about Trump's tariffs. Here's why.
Wordle today: The answer and hints for January 1
ZhipuAI raises $342 million this year led by Chinese tech majors · TechNode
Spotify's iPhone app now lets you choose how you want to pay
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 2: Tips to solve 'Connections' #691.
Solder vs. Paste on the Core i9
Draper vs. Musetti 2025 livestream: Watch Madrid Open for free
7 bizarre revelations from the NYT analysis of Trump's tweets
Garmin Forerunner 165 deal: 20% off at Amazon
Huawei launches a new reservation service for its Mate 60 Pro series · TechNode
Striking a Blow
Mantuu покинул 9INE
Global laptop market shows signs of recovery · TechNode
Divining Comedy
Wordle today: The answer and hints for May 2, 2025
This Android malware turns off fingerprint unlock to steal your pin
Athletic Club vs. Manchester United 2025 livestream: Watch Europa League for free
Kindle books are up to 90% off during Amazon's Big Spring SaleThings AMD Needs to FixClassified Zuma spacecraft may have failed after SpaceX launchThe Barbarians Are Coming TodayIs Reddit down? Site experiences March 27 outageAmazon Spring Sale 2025: Best Jackery portable power station dealResearchers map the koala genome in the name of saving the speciesNeil deGrasse Tyson compares Jeff Bezos' wealth to distances in spaceTrump's plan would fastTrump slashes protected national monuments, opening land for industry The best on 2021 holiday cards can tell us how people feel about COVID Thanks, I Love It: The ‘No Way Home’ moment that made me gasp out loud How to restrict your TikTok screen time in app 5 reasons a manufactured home could be your first dream home The best video game hidden gems of 2021 BBC presenter Andrew Marr signs off final broadcast with an 'Anchorman' quote How Apple AirTags are being used for nefarious purposes PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X one year later, reviewed 5 alternative streaming services (that aren't Netflix, Disney+, or Hulu)
0.1655s , 10191.5390625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【novel lucah ustazah dengan negro】Enter to watch online.This whale was killed by 64 pounds of trash,
