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Balloons found in water off Santa Cruz coast over the weekend

monterey bay balloons found — Monterey Bay Whale Watch

By Avery Johnson

Published May 27, 2020 2:43 PM

MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) Monterey Bay Whale Watch said more than 10 balloons were found off the Santa Cruz coast when staff went out on a research survey Sunday.

The company said they found Mother's Day, graduation and heart-shaped balloons.

The company said the balloons and other debris can be dangerous to marine life because if they are eaten, they can cause blockage, starvation or death.

Monterey Bay Whale Watch said they could also break down into microplastics that can affect the entire food chain.

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