Diver Removes Trash From Sperm Whale's Mouth and Throat in Indian Ocean
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Lorien Cleavinger of Globetrotting Baes dove into the Indian Ocean to remove debris and trash from a sperm whale's head and mouth, then returned for a second dive to extract trash lodged further in the whale's throat, after which the whale remained nearby to interact with the divers.
The UN Environment Program estimates 11-14 million metric tons of plastic enter oceans yearly; this single rescue illustrates the scale of harm but does not address systemic waste management.
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