Most of the world is well aware of the catastrophic effects of plastic pollution on our environment, specifically our oceans and marine wildlife. Sea turtles are among the top marine species most critically impacted by plastic waste, with the debris killing thousands and injuring many more. In the effort to reduce and eventually eliminate single-use plastics such as straws and grocery bags, many groups have chosen to highlight the damages it causes to wildlife, and before long sea turtles became the marking symbol for anti-plastic groups and movements.