Why Do Sea Turtles Eat Bags?

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Intro

Welcome aboard, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do sea turtles eat bags?

The Big Idea

Sea turtles eat jellyfish. A pale plastic bag floating in the water can look a lot like one. But a bag can block a turtle's gut, and that can make the turtle very sick. A floating bag is not lunch!

Step 1

Step one: a bag blows to sea. A loose bag can blow from a street or beach into the water.

Step 2

Step two: it drifts like a jelly. In the water, a pale bag floats and wobbles, just like a jellyfish.

Step 3

Step three: a turtle takes a bite. A hungry turtle may bite the bag. Plastic can't be digested, so it can fill or block the gut. Real food then can't pass.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look at who's who! A plastic bag is pale and floppy, and it drifts. A jellyfish looks similar, but it's a real animal and real food. And the sea turtle is the hungry hunter who can be fooled.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Shape plus motion plus hunger can fool even a careful turtle. A reusable bag in your backpack never becomes a fake jellyfish. Keep bags from blowing away, because land habits become ocean meals. If a turtle is in trouble, a grown-up should call wildlife help instead of pulling plastic out.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Why does motion matter as much as color? What two changes on land could stop this trick? With a grown-up, count how many plastic bags your family uses in a week.

Outro

To a hungry turtle, trash can wear a jellyfish costume. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!