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Rubber - Rubber Gloves

Work gloves used for fishing may be made of natural rubber latex, Nitrile (synthetic rubber compound), Neoprene (polychloroprene), or polyvinyl alcohol rubber (synthetic). Note: In some geographic areas, evidence of sea turtles attempting to feed on discarded gloves can be seen with diamond-shaped bites in the gloves.
Rubber (latex) glove found on the beach in California.
Rubber (latex) glove found on the beach in California. (Photo Credit: NOAA)
Rubber (latex) glove found on the street in Silver Spring, MD.
Rubber (latex) glove found on the street in Silver Spring, MD. (Photo Credit: NOAA)
Rubber (latex) glove from Drakes Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore, CA.
Rubber (latex) glove from Drakes Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore, CA. (Photo Credit: Greater Farallones NMS)

Other types of Rubber