Gibraltar just banned balloons in bid to save marine life
Posted on March 28, 2019 by DrRossH in BalloonsFor years, the tiny British territory at the foot of Spain was among the worst culprits.
Source: Gibraltar just banned balloons in bid to save marine life
“It will now be an offence to do so, and follows similar legislation in other countries. In this way Government wants to reiterate its commitment to clean seas, free of plastics and other non-biodegradable materials which cause so much harm to wildlife.”
The decision in Gibraltar was made after nearly a decade of campaigning by the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society and other local organisations to end the polluting practice.
“Balloons are mistaken for food by many species of wildlife, especially turtles. Once balloons have been eaten they can block digestive systems and cause animals to starve. The string on balloons can also entangle and trap animals,” it said in a campaign statement. They balloons can also take years to decompose.
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