Why do (sea)birds eat plastic?

[LadyStanley]

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Why-do-birds-eat-so-much-plastic-Scientists-10609388.php

The debris, washed to sea from streets, sewers and landfills, collects algae as it bobs up and down in the water, and the algae emit a sulfur scent similar to the odor that algae produce when they’re being eaten by krill, a favorite meal of seabirds.

Sigh.

Now, if only it was properly disposed of in the first place so they wouldn't have access to it.

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[Hockey Joe]

Sigh.

Now, if only it was properly disposed of in the first place so they wouldn't have access to it.

It's everywhere. Here's a lecture from someone who's sampled the Pacific for plastic: https://youtu.be/AT3c6cw1Arc