May
07

Astro’s message

Posted by in Animal Info,Mammals,Marine Mammals,Sea Lions

That's Astro on the right snoozing with his friends Cali & Kamia

Since our cute sea lion pup, Astro, is the picture of the day it seems like a good time to remind everyone that the carelessness of humans can cause problems for the wildlife that many of us love and respect.  It’s easy to see the scar on Astro’s neck.  Fortunately the original wound has healed completely, leaving only the scar, but Astro’s wound could have been prevented.  It was caused by him becoming entangled in marine debris.  Marine debris is any man made item that ends up in the ocean instead of the trash.  In Astro’s case it was probably fishing line that someone left at the beach instead of cleaning up after themselves.

Fortunately for Astro he was rescued and found a home at the Houston Zoo where he helps us educate people about this problem.

The good news is that it’s easy for all of us to do our part to help!  Never leave trash for anyone else to clean up, including fishing line and food containers that you might take to the beach with you.  Try putting your lunch in reusable containers and toting it along in a reusable bag.  The less trash you generate the less you have to clean up!  Easy!

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