"Rescuing Seals: Battling Plastic Pollution in the Seas"

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Source: The New York Times
"Rescuing Seals: Battling Plastic Pollution in the Seas"
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Ocean Conservation Namibia, a nonprofit group, has rescued around 3,000 seals entangled in marine garbage since 2020, with videos of its rescues becoming a sensation during the pandemic. The group, founded by Katja and Naude Dreyer, has garnered attention for its efforts in disentangling seals from fishing gear and other maritime garbage, highlighting the growing crisis of marine trash while providing a feel-good ending for the affected animals. Their work has been praised for its significant impact in addressing the issue of marine debris.

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