The plastic demijohn
Origin: streets, streams, beaches and boats.
Behaviour: can cause serious, even fatal intestinal
blockages in marine animals if swallowed.
Average lifespan: 400 to 600 years.
The battery
Origin: streets, streams and boats.
Behaviour: discharges liquids that are
highly toxic for marine animals and plants.
Average lifespan: more than 1000 years.
The plastic bottle
Origin: streets, streams, beaches and boats.
Behaviour: can cause fatal intestinal blockages
in marine animals that swallow it.
Average lifespan: 300 to 500 years.
Available online
Call Number: [EL]
Physical Description: 2 p. poster
Data and Resource
Field | Value |
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Publisher | Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) |
Modified | 27 August 2021 |
Release Date | 19 August 2021 |
Source URL | https://library.sprep.org/content/most-dangerouse-species-our-coasts-and-lagoons |
Identifier | VL-35170 |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | SPREP LIBRARY |
Relevant Countries | |
License |
Public
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Author | Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) |
Contact Name | SPREP Records and Archives Officer |
Contact Email | [email protected] |