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Plastic waste from far away polluting atolls and motu of the Cooks

Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment

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Plastic waste from far away polluting atolls and motu of the Cooks
Wilkie Rasmussen, above, helps to transport rubbish sacks from the Avatiu harbour to the Arorangi landfill. 19061006

Oceanic plastic pollution and industrial fishing gear is a nightmare for nesting sea turtles in Penrhyn, says zoologist Dr Michael White.

Oceanic plastic pollution and industrial fishing gear is a nightmare for nesting sea turtles in Penrhyn, says zoologist Dr Michael White.


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