Newfoundland Lobster Tags From the 1980s Among Plastic Trash Washing up in Scotland
Lobster tags from Newfoundland dating back to the 1980s are among the piles of plastic trash that has washed up this year on Sanday, an island in the Scottish Orkney archipelago known for its pristine white sandy beaches. David Warner organizes regular beach cleanups on the island, which is on the northeast side of the […]
Newfoundland Lobster Tags From the 1980s Among Plastic Trash Washing up in Scotland Plastic trash, including Newfoundland lobster tags dated from the 1980s, has accumulated on Sanday island in Scotland’s Orkney archipelago. David Warner, who organizes beach cleanups, noted that recent storms have exposed large amounts of decades-old plastic bottles and other debris on Howar Sands beach. A maple syrup bottle with English and French labeling, possibly from Canada, was also found.
- Plastic trash, including Newfoundland lobster tags from the 1980s, has washed up on Sanday island in Scotland.
- David Warner organizes beach cleanups on the island.
- Recent storms eroded dunes, revealing decades-old plastic bottles and detritus on Howar Sands beach.
- A Kirkland-brand maple syrup bottle, possibly from Canada, was found.
- A red plastic lobster tag stamped with ‘NFLD’ and dated 1989 was displayed.
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