Sea turtles often think that the balloon is a jellyfish, or they get tangled up in the strings attached to the balloons.
Yes, there are biodegradable balloons, but they take years to break down. The Mylar or foil balloons can cause sparks and power outages!
Do not intentionally release balloons into the air!
Flags, banners, and bubbles can be used instead.
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.