Most of these balloons are those falsely marketed by the balloon industry as “biodegradable latex.” All photos were taken by Balloons Blow on Hutchinson Island, Florida, USA – unless otherwise noted. All photos with citations may be used for education purposes.
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Balloon Pollution
Mylar balloon.
Balloon Pollution
3 latex balloons tied with cotton string.
92 Balloons - UK
An archway that was cut loose.
Photo: A. Gardner, UK
Photo: A. Gardner, UK
UK
After a few months and much determination, the 92 latex balloons were retrieved.
A. Gardner, UK
A. Gardner, UK
Balloon Pollution
Balloons polluting the beach and mistaken for food.
Mylar & Latex Balloons
Photo: J. Weber, New Jersey
Balloon Pollution
Mylar balloon.
Princesses don’t litter
Mylar balloon on beach.
Balloon Ribbon
Ribbon entangled in seagrass.
Mylar Ballloon
It's May and we found Valentine's Day balloon.
Balloon Pollution
Latex balloon and ribbon don't belong here.
Congrats!
I found your balloon before something swallowed it.
Photo: Chincoteague NWR, VA
Photo: Chincoteague NWR, VA
Balloon Pollution
Mylar does not belong in the dunes.
Balloon Pollution
More balloon ribbon polluting the beach.
This doesn't look right
Flowers shouldn't be embedded with pieces of latex balloon.
Latex Pollution
Latex balloons never leave. Too often then end up being eaten. 🙁
Nothing to smile about
Photo: R. Halasz, Ocean Ridge, Florida
Balloon Pollution
Balloon ribbon hiding everywhere.
Ribbons & Rope
Photo: R. Halasz, Ocean Ridge, Florida
Balloon Pollution
Mylar shredding in dunes.
Balloon Pollution
Latex balloons and ribbon tangled in sargassum.
Balloon Ribbon
Ribbon weaving through beach vegetation.
Balloon Pollution
Latex balloons & ribbon tangled in sargassum.
Another Birthday
... another mylar balloon polluting the beach.