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Study finds Hawaii pilot whale had over 35,000 plastic pieces in its stomach

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A 13-year study conducted in Hawaii has revealed alarming levels of plastic ingestion in pilot whales. Researchers discovered tens of thousands of synthetic debris fragments, including discarded fishing nets and plastic bags, lodged inside the stomachs of examined whales. One individual whale was found to have ingested 35,543 pieces of plastic. Scientists warn that such pollution poses serious long-term health risks to these marine mammals. The findings highlight the urgent need for stronger measures to address ocean plastic waste.

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