What Can Be Done?
The Natural History Museum urges the public to reduce single-use plastic consumption—such as water bottles, straws, and coffee cups—and recycle whenever possible.
The organization also encourages people to report birds entangled in plastic or found dead, helping researchers better understand the scale and impact of marine pollution.
“This is not just a tragedy for one species,” Dr. Bond warns. “It’s a warning sign for all of us. What we throw away doesn’t disappear—it comes back, often in the most heartbreaking ways.”
