Dead Whale That Washed Ashore in Indonesia Had 115 Plastic Cups in Its Stomach

Researchers say that a dead sperm whale that washed ashore in eastern Indonesia had nearly 6 kg (13 lbs) of plastic waste in its stomach, including bags, bottles, flip-flops, cups and more than 1,000 other pieces of assorted plastic. This story is a wake up call to all of us.  

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