U.S. State of Florida Bans Balloon Releases, Protects Marine Life | Oceana

Victory | June 25, 2024

U.S. State of Florida Bans Balloon Releases, Protects Marine Life

Following campaigning by Oceana and our allies, the U.S. state of Florida banned the intentional release of balloons. The new law, which passed with bipartisan support, also classifies released balloons as litter. Balloons and their plastic ribbons can be easily ingested by endangered sea turtles, seabirds, and other ocean wildlife. Studies show balloons are one of the deadliest types of plastic for marine wildlife. Oceana is continuing to campaign for state lawmakers to build on this progress by reducing the production and use of unnecessary single-use plastic.