How does Plastic bags affect the Animals?
Plastic litter makes our beaches ugly. But worse, it can injure or kill marine birds, mammals and fish. A lot of plastic litter comes from storm water and drains. Marine animals, such as turtles, can mistake plastic bags for jellyfish or squid and eat them. This kills the animals because they suffocate. Plastic bags also tangle and drown sea animals. Some researches have opened up dead birds tummy's and have found plastic rubbish. This shows how popular and bad plastic bags are on the environment.