Description: Each piece of plastic has it's short story to tell before ending up in the ocean. There's no doubt plastic can be very useful, but changing our relationship with it is what really matters. I am Lumina, a 17-year old daughter of Erickson, who had already passed away. I have no mother to introduce since I wasn't able to see her from the start. I lived with my father back then, but now I live alone. He left me. Reason? Well, that's the story I am going to tell. My Entry for #PlanetOrPlastic Most Impressive Rank: #2 in #PlanetOrPlastic

The story a Sea Lion tells about the ocean and struggles that plastic produce. This story is to give an inside perspective of the ocean and how plastic is an issue. This story is also dedicated to create change and positive influence for the planet. Dedicated to Planet or Plastic, National Geographic. Let's create a better planet.

Wattpad has teamed up with National Geographic to wake the world up to the potential impact of single-use plastics. In 500 words or less, we're asking you to share a story-real or fiction-inspired by actual photos of this global issue.