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A compressed plastic bottle with fins, as if morphed into a fish swimming underwater, close to the sea bed. Bubbles emanate from the bottle / fish as it moves through the water, close to seaweed growing from the sea floor.
Plastic waste pollution in the ocean, disposable gloves with seagrass and a sea turtle underwater
Plastic waste pollution underwater, a sea turtle with plastic bag and bottle in the ocean
Andaman Sea, Thailand - August 12 2017: This rare Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is entangled in discarded fishing net aka ‘Ghost nets’. Classified by the IUCN as facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future. The animal has been found alive but without help would perish. A fisherman uses a knife to cut the animal free. Ghost nets have a devastating effect on marine life, as can be seen here. The turtle, was released by the photographer after this image was taken. The location is Phi Phi islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.
Beauty and the beast. Green sea turtle (listed as 'Endangered' under IUCN Red List) swims towards floating white plastic bag in light ray filled ocean with reef visible in background - double exposure for environmental awareness and educational purposes. Eye to eye with turtle. Turtle swimming just below surface. Lovely light. Plenty of copy space. (Note - bag with no air bubbles)
Over/under split photo of a plastic bottle floating on the surface of a coral lagoon
Man scuba diver cleaning plastic from the tropical coral reef. World ocean contaminated by plastic. Environment pollution concept.
Dolphins silhouette and silhouettes of plastic trash (bottles, packages, boxes) and lettering, on green background. Ecological concept, ocean pollution, environmental protection, saving the planet
Ghost nets are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by fishermen. These nets, often nearly invisible in the dim light, can be left tangled on a rocky reef or drifting in the open sea.
Vector illustration of sea turtle in sea water, surrounding with garbage and plastic in concept of water pollution environmental problem.
Different kinds of plastic bottles and plastic containers are laying in a big pile in the sea. Concept of plastic waste and environmental issues.
Large amounts of discarded fishing net have been discarded on this underwater coral reef. One seastar is tangled in it. These abandoned or obsolete items are known as ‘Ghost Nets’ and are responsible for the deaths of huge amounts of Marine Life every year through entanglement and consumption. After taking the image I released the tangled creature. Location is Phi Phi islands, Krabi province, Thailand.
A discarded fishing net on a coral reef is a sad and disturbing sight. The net, once used to catch fish, now lies abandoned and tangled in the coral. It is a reminder of the human impact on the marine environment. The net is made of nylon or another type of plastic, which is not biodegradable. This means that it will continue to pollute the ocean for many years to come. The net also poses a danger to marine life. Fish, turtles, and other animals can become entangled in the net and drown. In addition to the environmental impact, discarded fishing nets also have a negative economic impact. Coral reefs are important ecosystems that provide food and shelter for a variety of marine life. When reefs are damaged, it can have a ripple effect on the entire marine food chain. There are a number of things that can be done to prevent discarded fishing nets from harming coral reefs. Fishermen can be trained to properly dispose of their nets. Governments can enact laws that make it illegal to discard fishing nets. And individuals can support organizations that are working to clean up marine debris.
A conceptual image showing various items of trash including plastic bags, coffee cup lid, smoothie lid, disposable food container, plastic cutlery, cigarettes, plastic bottles and plastic six pack rings in the shape of a monster fish with its mouth open. Set underwater in the ocean.
A plastic bag drifts in the clear blue ocean as a result of human pollution. Perfect for ocean conservation theme. (This bag was collected and taken out of the ocean)
Rissos dolphin entangles in fishing line and plastic bags, Sri Lanka
Stop wrong face masks disposal. Medical supplies polluting the ocean. Landscape poster. Polluted waters. New normal. Threat to the ecosystem. Plastic pollution ecology crisis. Vector illustration
This rare Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is entangled in discarded fishing net aka ‘Ghost nets’. Classified by the IUCN as facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future. The animal has been found alive but without help would perish. Ghost nets have a devastating effect on marine life, as can be seen here. The turtle, was released by the photographer after this image was taken. The location is Phi Phi islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.
Hermit crab using beach trash as a home due to lack of shells and too much garbage
Turtle in the polluted sea with floating plastic bag
A sea turtle near a surgical mask thrown into the sea. Photo manipulation of ocean pollution and improper disposal of surgical masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
Underwater shot of plastic bottle floating around in the ocean. Shot in turbid and green water in Denmark
Many whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles and other marine mammals often get caught and trapped in ghost nets each year. These damage discarded fishing gear has caused death to the marine lives. Lost or abandoned nets get caught in rocks and coral, and continue to trap wildlife - from fish to turtles, whales and dolphins. Estimated that between 600,000 to 800,000 tonnes of discarded fishing gear ends up in our oceans every year. This accounts for a large portion of the plastic waste in marine ecosystems.
Turtle trapped in plastic ropes ,can no longer feed in the ocean, condemned to starve.
An undersea scene with the dead fishes and plastic wastes like bottles, slippers, symbolizing environmental pollution. (3d render)
a lot of plastic and other debris on the surface of the sea, environmental pollution.
Dead fish on a tropical beach surrounded by washed up garbage including bottles and plastic bags.
Team of ecologist volunteer pulling non biodegradable micro plastic from the endanger species fish due to the irresponsible waste littering into the ocean for climate change and saving nature
Abandoned debris fishing net or ghost net and plastic garbages in the sea. Clean up the ocean by collecting waste. Save the ocean and underwater world from trash pollution. Environmental conservation
Fish dead due to pollution. Dead fish on the beach. Top down view on plastic bottles and other trash washed ashore.
A single use Plastic bottle lies washed up on the otherwise pristine beach. Seemingly harmless, it represents the massive environmental issue that is Global Ocean Pollution. Plastic in the Ocean is said to be one of the largest threats to our ocean ecosystems. Over 8 million tonnes is dumped in the Ocean every year. Discarded, abandoned or obsolete items which become dangerous garbage, is responsible for the deaths of huge amounts of Marine Life every year, through entanglement and consumption. The location here is Ko Lanta, Krabi, Thailand. I removed the plastic after taking the image.
Discarded plastic bag drifting over coral reef in current underwater, Bunaken Island, Indonesia
A conceptual image showing one of the most common types of trash found in the ocean - cigarettes, plastic bottles, plastic bags, straws, food packaging, ring pull and plastic cutlery - in the shape of a marlin or swordfish, falling to the bottom of the ocean. Set underwater with copy space.
One disposable Plastic cup floats in the Ocean. Seemingly harmless, it represents the massive environmental issue that is Global Ocean Pollution. Plastic in the Ocean is said to be one of the largest threats to our ocean ecosystems. Over 8 million tonnes is dumped in the Ocean every year. Discarded, abandoned or obsolete items which become dangerous garbage, is responsible for the deaths of huge amounts of Marine Life every year, through entanglement and consumption. Image obtained whilst scuba diving at Ko Haa, Andaman sea, Krabi Province, Thailand. Taken using Sony mirrorless camera in underwater housing, with Inon Z330 strobe lighting.
Spilled garbage on the beach. Empty used dirty plastic bottles and trash. Environmental pollution. Ecological problem concept.
Plastic bag in the ocean with copy space
Plastic Bag Trying to Eat a Fish. Environmental Plastic Pollution. Dramatic Situation in Oceans.
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