In 3/4 Gollogly, we have been developing our persuasive writing skills by exploring the language features and structure of a persuasive text. While learning about ocean life within our Submerged inquiry unit, we felt compelled to inform readers of the impact plastic pollution is having on sea turtles. Our class discovered that sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, and fishing nets for seaweed, both of which are a staple food in their diet. We researched the ways in which ingested plastic affects a turtle’s insides, as well as the types of injuries caused by entanglement. We were shocked to find that it can take hundreds of years for plastic to break down in water and that 130,000 tonnes of plastic finds its way into the Australian marine environment each year. The research we conducted helped us form strong, evidence-based arguments. We continued our efforts to help protect the vulnerable species and restore their watery habitats by adopting a turtle through WWF Australia.