'Good Boy' And 'Black Cat' Artist Releases A New Comic Addressing The Effects Of Plastic Waste On Seabirds
Jenny, the artist behind these comics, states that she creates them to help give a voice to the innocent animals that have become victims as a result of human actions.
Talented illustrator Jenny-Jinya has found success with her informative and poignant stories about suffering animals. You may have seen her 'Good Boy' comic or her popular 'Black Cat' story, which was published to raise awareness about the neglect and abuse of cats.
Jenny explains that she creates these comics to help give a voice to the innocent animals that have become victims due to human actions.
In her latest series, Jenny addresses the effects of human-made plastic pollution on wild animals, particularly seabirds.
Scroll down to take a look at the informative and heartbreaking series of images by Jenny-Jinya.
Studies have shown that plastic floating in the ocean attracts algae, which smells similar to the krill that albatrosses and other seabirds enjoy eating.
Jenny-JinyaThe birds mistake the plastic and debris for food and unknowingly swallow it or feed it to their chicks.
Jenny-JinyaMany birds die from ingesting so much indigestible waste that they develop blockages. They may become unable to take in enough food, leading to starvation or worse.
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Australian researchers took blood samples from flesh-footed shearwaters in an attempt to determine what is happening to them before they die.
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They discovered that, sadly, even birds with only a small amount of plastic in their systems were dying, as the plastic slowly leaks poison into their bodies, causing serious damage.
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There have been significant advances in recent years, with a 2,000-foot-long plastic-collecting device picking up debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and hundreds of plastic-collecting fixtures called SeaBins installed in harbors worldwide.
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However, conservationists argue that these advances are minimal and will not make a significant impact on the amount of plastic in the ocean unless we find a way to stop the waste from entering the ocean in the first place.
To achieve this, legislation regulating the use of single-use plastics, along with raising awareness and educating people on how to reduce plastic consumption, will be essential for making a true and lasting difference.
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