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Ducks are happy. I was so thrilled when I saw them rising on their feet again. It’s been tough watching them dying one a...
28/07/2026

Ducks are happy. I was so thrilled when I saw them rising on their feet again. It’s been tough watching them dying one after another. I was trying my best to bring the water and lettuce but most of the time, I failed. Hasn’t had enough energy to carry the bottles and jump under the bridge to deliver.
Now, finally, the miracle I’ve been praying for has happened. Yesterday someone put the shade, seeds and enough water for them, to swim and drink. They might survive the summer.
And what the summer it was! Boiling forty eight degrees! None of us been prepared for such a heat. People were finishing in the hospital. Not only because of the sunburns but also contaminated sea water. Honestly, with my oversensitive skin, I have no idea where to go for a swim. Even places that use to be clean, like Ramla and Bahjar, they are still marked with a blue flag, but it’s because the sea was crystal clear the last year. So the next year they all will be in red cause of the contamination.
The impurities from constructions, even sewage, are entering our water and it’s not safe to swim any more. The poor tourists, enjoy the poo soup for a while and most of them, finish in the hospital again, with the infections.
The Island is changing and with this speed, very soon, it will look like a modern Bollywood by the sea. With no complex planning or eco idea for the future generations. The greed has overcome everyone, and they building the fifth floors and the penthouses everywhere, destroying and covering, the most beautiful houses and views.
Love Nature Izabela Klara Biskupska Marsalforn Marsalforn Community

# The Hidden Danger of Styrofoam to Marine LifeStyrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene, is one of the most harmfu...
26/01/2026

# The Hidden Danger of Styrofoam to Marine Life

Styrofoam, also known as expanded polystyrene, is one of the most harmful forms of plastic pollution in our oceans. Lightweight, fragile, and widely used for food containers and packaging, it easily breaks into thousands of tiny pieces that spread across seas and coastlines.

# # 1. Marine Animals Mistake It for Food

Fish, turtles, seabirds, and even whales often confuse small pieces of Styrofoam for plankton or fish eggs. Once eaten, it cannot be digested. Instead, it fills their stomachs, making them feel full while they slowly starve. Many marine animals die from malnutrition or internal injuries caused by sharp fragments.

# # 2. Toxic Chemicals Enter the Food Chain

Styrofoam contains harmful chemicals such as styrene and benzene, which are known to be toxic and potentially carcinogenic. In seawater, these chemicals can leach out and be absorbed by marine organisms. When small fish ingest Styrofoam, toxins move up the food chain — eventually reaching larger fish, seabirds, and humans.

# # 3. It Breaks Down but Never Truly Disappears

Unlike natural materials, Styrofoam does not biodegrade. It only breaks into smaller and smaller particles called microplastics. These particles are nearly impossible to remove from the ocean and are now found everywhere — from coral reefs to deep-sea sediments.

# # 4. It Damages Habitats

Floating Styrofoam debris can smother coral reefs and seagrass beds, blocking sunlight and reducing oxygen levels. On beaches, it pollutes nesting areas for turtles and birds, disrupting reproduction and survival of young animals.

# # 5. Long-Term Impact on Ocean Ecosystems

As Styrofoam accumulates, it weakens entire marine ecosystems. Fewer healthy fish, damaged reefs, and polluted waters affect biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal communities that depend on the sea for food and income.

# # What Can We Do?

* Avoid single-use Styrofoam containers and cups
* Choose reusable or biodegradable alternatives
* Support bans on Styrofoam products
* Properly recycle when facilities are available
* Participate in beach clean-ups

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Love Nature National Geographic Izabela Klara Biskupska

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