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Litter and pollution

Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

This map shows where some of them are usually seen.

© Charlie Phillips/WDC

What is this dolphin doing? © Charlie Phillips/ WDC

Cuvier’s Beaked Whale © Lucy Molleson

All of this was found in the whale’s stomach: • 30 plastic bags • Sweet wrappers • Bread bags • Crisp packet

Class activity: What can be recycled?

Henderson Island

Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin © Dr. John Wang

Indo-Pacific Humpbacked Dolphin Habitat © Dr. John Wang

Class activity: How long does rubbish take to break down?

What threats to whales and dolphins can you see? © Dr. John Wang

What threats to whales and dolphins can you see? ©M. Rickard

Class activity: Shopping choices Ingredients you need: • Tomatoes • Onions • Pasta • Olive oil

Echolocation ‘Melon’

Class activity: Echolocation game

Plastic items we only use once • • • Straws Clingfilm/plastic wrap Fruit and vegetable wrapping Plastic cutlery and plates Balloons Plastic cups Drinks bottles Carrier bags Takeaway containers

How can we all help whales and dolphins? • Get a reusable water bottle • Don’t use plastic straws • Use reusable shopping bags • Don’t let go of a balloon • Buy food in as little packaging as possible • Don’t drop litter, and put it in the right bin • Pick up litter, especially on beaches

Class activity: Design a safe fishing net For inspiration: a net designed to allow turtles to escape - video

Class activity: Ocean litter jumble quiz

Class activity: Litter and pollution quiz