While she spends most of her life at sea, when she’s at home in Aotearoa’s Sub-Antarctic, she’s dedicated to her partner and chick.
Sadly, she’s also one of the most charismatic victims of plastic pollution. You’ve probably seen the news articles: young Toroa dies after swallowing a whole plastic bottle; parents regurgitate plastic fragments (and even a plastic pony) for their chicks.
Plastic accounts for 74% of litter on the beach in Sustainable Coastlines litter surveys, and bottle lids are some of the most common items found.* Switching to a reusable bottle is a great starting place to help the Toroa continue to be the overachiever she is. Visit sustainablecoastlines.org to find out more.
*As of 3 Nov, 2021 (insights.litterintelligence.org).
*In Litter Intelligence coastal survey areas. Data correct as of 1 Oct, 2021 (insights.litterintelligence.org).