Spare our marine miracles from plastic pollution – The Yorkshire Post says

AS well as the resilience of all those who put their communities first in 2020, another redeeming feature of a troubling year has been the public’s new-found appreciation for the natural environment.
By YP Comment
Published 31st Dec 2020, 16:39 BST
Undated handout photo issued by the Wildlife Trusts of a Risso's dolphin breaching. In their annual review of the UK's coasts, Wildlife Trusts across the country reported a surge of public interest in marine life and coastal species in a year of seaside staycations due to the pandemicUndated handout photo issued by the Wildlife Trusts of a Risso's dolphin breaching. In their annual review of the UK's coasts, Wildlife Trusts across the country reported a surge of public interest in marine life and coastal species in a year of seaside staycations due to the pandemic
Undated handout photo issued by the Wildlife Trusts of a Risso's dolphin breaching. In their annual review of the UK's coasts, Wildlife Trusts across the country reported a surge of public interest in marine life and coastal species in a year of seaside staycations due to the pandemic

From the country becoming a nation of walkers during the first lockdown to growing interest in marine life thanks to the TV presenter Sir David Attenborough, there is hope for the future.

This is borne out by the annual review of the UK coast by local widlife trusts – notable sightings highlighted by today’s report are the 30 bottlenose dolphins seen in playful displays off the coast of Teesside and a humpback whale captured on film four miles off Flamborough Head.

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Natural wonders of the world, the sadness is that the health of these great sea creatures continues to be put at risk by plastic pollution, including discarded PPE, hence one final request of the year to readers – please discard litter more responsibly in future. Thank you.

Undated handout photo issued by the Wildlife Trusts of a pair of Risso's dolphinsUndated handout photo issued by the Wildlife Trusts of a pair of Risso's dolphins
Undated handout photo issued by the Wildlife Trusts of a pair of Risso's dolphins

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