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Would you like to get your class involved with this expedition? It is not too late! Send an email to; vesselsupport@algalita.org and I will send you information about how your class can participate!
Winter Gyre Expedition Underway
On January 2oth, 2008 ORV Alguita set out on a winter expedition through the North Pacific Gyre, sailing from Hilo, HI to Los Angeles, CA to conduct further research on oceanic plastic debris. The crew of 6 will collect samples for lab analysis, as well as for future Algalita Marine Research Foundation education projects.
Analysis from Algalita's September 2007 expedition shows a five fold increase in plastic quantities in the Gyre since Captain Charles Moore began his research in 1997. This next Algalita Expedition will build upon earlier data, and gather new information to provide a more complete, scientifically accurate picture of the issue's scope.
ORV Alguita departed Long Beach California on September 9, 2007 for a three week voyage out to the eastern "Garbage Patch" in the Pacific Gyre. During this extended voyage the vessel's 6 person research team collected samples to help answer questions about the growing amount of plastic in the ocean.
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Welcome Home! What a trip. Looking forward to hearing more about what you learned.
I will miss checking the blog to see where you are and what you are doing. It was the highlight of my day. I have been asked to do a presentation on marine debris so tell Joel to send me material.
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