Algalita Oceanographic Research Vessel

Of Plankton and Plastic in the Pacific

Laurie David | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green


Laurie David

Over the next few weeks, I will be posting emails directly from Captain Moore so we can follow his journey to test for plastic marine debris to better understand what we are doing to our oceans.

E-Mails From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Laurie David | Posted 07.16.2009 | Green


Laurie David

Over the next few weeks, I will be posting emails directly from Captain Moore so we can follow his journey and better understand that the rapid rise in global plastic production is leading to a rise in plastic pollution and to devastating effects on our oceans and our lives.