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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Latex Balloon
Latex balloon with message written on it.
Latex Balloon
Hutchinson Island, FL (2014)
Latex Balloon
Latex balloon tangled in the sargassum (2014).
Latex Balloon
Latex balloons with Guy Harvey sticker on it (2014).
Latex Balloon
Melty latex balloons in the dune (2014).
Buried Balloons
Buried latex balloons in beach 2014.
Latex Balloon
Queridos Reyes Magos Balloon on beach (2014).
Latex Balloon
Hutchinson Island, FL (2013)
Chewed Latex Balloon
Hutchinson Island, FL (2013)
Bunch of Balloons
Found in the gulf about 10 miles off Cedar Key, Florida.
Photo by: C. Stokes
Photo by: C. Stokes
Latex Balloon
Zandvoort zonder Zwerfvuil – Netherlands
Latex Balloons
Zandvoort zonder Zwerfvuil – Netherlands (2014)
Latex Balloon
Nibbled blue latex balloon.
Mylar Balloons
Mylar balloon found at Stump Pass Beach State Park.
Photo: Ruth Fletcher
Photo: Ruth Fletcher
Balloon Debris
Zandvoort zonder Zwerfvuil – Netherlands (2014)
Publix Balloon
So-called So-called "biodegradable" Latex Publix balloon with nibbles.
Stratford, CT
“Great way to start your life together, by jeopardizing the lives our visiting Snowy Owls and other wintering birds here in Stratford, Connecticut.”
Photo by: D.R.H. Caporaso
Photo by: D.R.H. Caporaso
Latex Balloon
Zandvoort zonder Zwerfvuil – Netherlands (2014)
Latex Balloon
Hutchinson Island, FL (2012)
Latex Balloons
Hutchinson Island, FL (2013)
Balloons in Stream
Zandvoort zonder Zwerfvuil – Netherlands (2014)
Latex Balloon
So-called “Biodegradable” latex balloon.
Mission: Clean Beaches, Melbourne Beach, Florida
Mission: Clean Beaches, Melbourne Beach, Florida
Latex Balloon
Ocean Hour, Vero Beach, Florida
Latex Balloon
Zandvoort zonder Zwerfvuil – Netherlands (2014)