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Emaciated Dwarf Sperm Whale Euthanized After Plastic Bag Found in Stomach on Florida Beach, Dolphins Exhaling Microplastic Fibers
Oct 26, 2024, 02:41 PM
A necropsy conducted on an emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf that washed ashore on a Florida beach last month revealed a large plastic bag in its stomach, according to officials. The whale, which was in poor condition, had to be euthanized due to its health status. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about marine pollution, as recent research also indicates that bottlenose dolphins in Florida and Louisiana are exhaling microplastic fibers, underscoring the broader implications of plastic waste in marine ecosystems.
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