Sea turtles often think that the balloon is a jellyfish, or they get tangled up in the strings attached to the balloons.
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Yes, there are biodegradable balloons, but they take years to break down. The Mylar or foil balloons can cause sparks and power outages!
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Do not intentionally release balloons into the air!
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Flags, banners, and bubbles can be used instead.
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Does your city have a ban against intentional balloon release? If not, maybe you could campaign for one! Make a difference!
Please spread the word.