na created a 400-mile cleanup along the inland waters and coastal beaches. More than 33, 000 plastic bags were found in less than four hours. The source also stated that one turtle was found with 15 bags in its stomach and a whale was found with 50 ("A Citizen's..." 21).
             Plastic debris does not only endanger wildlife. It also affects human beings. According to the website, "Plastic Pollution in the Marine Environment" it states that a plastic bag can cause a boat engine to fail by clogging cooling water intakes. Also, fishing line can easily become tangled in the propeller causing a boater to become stranded at sea ("Plastic...").
             Everyday, more and more plastic is accumulating in our oceans.
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