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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Plastic, balloon ribbons & fishing line
Mostly Washed Ashore
300 foot stretch
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Washed in with the tide.
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More trash cleaned up.
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More plastic and styrofoam washed ashore.
Beach Litter
Balloons, plastic & other trash
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Wood and plastic
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Plastic again!
Beach Cleanup
Kimba helping with cleanup!
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Commercial long-line gear entangled with Whelk shell egg casing.
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Surfing after cleaning the beach.
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Plastic jugs, water bottles & more pollution.
Beach Cleanup
Kimba says Paws Down to Flotsam and Jetsam!
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"Caution" - an oxymoron?
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More beach pollution.
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Kimba is not happy with the beach pollution!
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We use burlap bags to collect pollution.
Burlap Bags
No more plastic bags - use recycled modified burlap feed bags.
See what's in our sea
Another beautiful day at the beach. Same 1/4 mile stretch, 7 days later. 5 balloons in the first 5 minutes, 6 more washed ashore while walking. Today’s balloon total – 23.
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Look what washes ashore with the sargassum.
Plastic Pollution
Single-use plastics are a waste and pollute our beaches.
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Trash not from around here.
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Have a heart, don't pollute.
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Fresh catch from the sea - too bad it's pollution.