Council bans flying rings from beaches to save seals
Summary
A council in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, has banned plastic flying rings from its beaches to protect seals, as these rings can get stuck around their necks, causing harm or death. This voluntary ban mirrors similar actions in other parts of the UK and aims to gain support from both the public and retailers to eliminate these toys from coastal areas. There is also a push for a UK-wide legislative ban on these items.Key Facts
- Neath Port Talbot has banned plastic flying rings from its beaches to protect seals.
- The ban is voluntary and does not impose penalties on those who ignore it.
- Seals can get the rings stuck around their necks, leading to injury or death.
- Councillor Robert Wood urged a ban at Aberavon Beach and Small Beach.
- The move has support from other councils in England and Wales, as well as retailers like Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
- Over 43,000 people have signed a petition supporting the ban to protect seals.
- The UK Seal Alliance is leading a wider campaign to remove these toys from coastal areas.
- Councillor Wood noted that 38% of the north Atlantic Grey seal population is in the UK, making efforts to protect them important.
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