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DON’T LET GO! What happens to balloons after they are released? BALLOONS CAN KILL WILDLIFE!

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DON’T LET GO!

What happens to balloons after they are released?

BALLOONS CAN KILL WILDLIFE!

  • Dolphins, whales, turtles, seabirds and other animals have been killed by balloons.
  • If swallowed, balloons can block an animal’s digestive tract and cause starvation.
  • Animals can become entangled in balloon ribbons and string, restricting their movement and their ability to feed.
  • 10 percent of balloons that are released float back to the earth without bursting.
  • You can enjoy balloons without harming wildlife.
  • Don’t let go of balloons outdoors.
  • Fill balloons with air rather than helium.
  • Use balloons made of natural rubber latex rather than mylar (foil) balloons.
  • When tying balloons use natural cotton string rather than plastic ribbon.
  • Do not use balloons as exterior decorations, particularly in places like Ocean City, where wind and water are always nearby.
* This information provided by the Ocean City Environmental Commission and the Marine Conservation Society [gview file="https://accessglobal.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/siteimports/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/20170419_-Dont-Let-Go_-Balloon-Fact-Sheet-3.pdf"]
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