Animals colonizing islands of floating trash, causing havoc

The video discusses the formation of Neo Pelagic communities, which are colonies of marine organisms thriving on floating plastic trash in oceans. These communities enable species to cross oceans, impacting coastal ecosystems. The floating colonies attract marine animals like fish and turtles, which often die from ingesting plastic or getting trapped in debris.

What new ability have some species gained due to floating plastic trash?

• Ability to breathe underwater

• Ability to fly

• Ability to cross oceans

• Ability to live on land

What term is used to describe the drifting colonies on plastic?

• Plastic Nomads

• Neo pelagic communities

• Pelagic Drifters

• Oceanic Colonies

Which of the following organisms are part of the Neo pelagic communities?

• Jellyfish

• Anemones

• Sea turtles

• Sharks

What is a significant threat to marine animals due to floating plastic?

• Lack of food

• Increased water temperature

• Loss of habitat

• Ingestion of plastic

How do floating colonies affect larger marine animals?

• They provide shelter

• They increase biodiversity

• They attract predators

• They clean the ocean