07/29/2026
Big thanks to naturalist Stella and captain Ethan of White Rock Sea Tours for retrieving this Mylar balloon from the Salish Sea. Mylar balloons don't biodegrade, they just break into smaller pieces over hundreds of years. Even balloons marketed as "biodegradable latex" stay intact for months, or even years, posing a risk to wildlife. Simply put, there's no such thing as a safe balloon! Please choose other ways to celebrate. π«π