'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.
Jenny-Jinya has built a following with comics that turn painful animal stories into something impossible to ignore. Her work often mixes soft, expressive artwork with hard truths, and this new series does the same.
In her latest comic, she focuses on plastic waste and the way it harms seabirds, from mistaken meals to deadly consequences for chicks and adults alike. The images are simple, but the message lands fast.
Scroll down to see the full series and the reactions it sparked.
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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Here's what people have to say about it.
This is also like the pet lover refusing to downsize their collection despite their partner’s budget demands.
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It is a hard reminder of how far plastic waste can reach.
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