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  • On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the second day of the voyage, the "Junk" continues to be towed out to sea. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • Captain Charlie Moore at the helm of the ORV (Ocean Research Vessel) Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the 3rd day, with gale force winds approaching, the “Junk” finds refuge in a cove off San Nicholas Island. Joel and Marcus prepare for their first night alone without their escort, the Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • The raft crew comes on board the Alguita for a last hot meal. On the 3rd day, with gale force winds approaching, the “Junk” finds refuge in a cove off San Nicholas Island. Joel and Marcus prepare for their first night alone without their escort, the Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • Captain Charlie Moore swims over to the "Junk" to bring some hot, fresh coffee. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the thrid day of the trip, with gale force winds approaching, the “Junk” finds refuge in a cove off San Nicholas Island. Marcus (l) and Joel (r) prepare for their first night alone without their escort, the Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the thrid day of the trip, with gale force winds approaching, the “Junk” finds refuge in a cove off San Nicholas Island. Marcus (l) and Joel (r) prepare for their first night alone without their escort, the Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the third day of the trip the “Junk” sets sail about 65 miles from shore. Pictured is Joel Paschal. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the third day of the trip the “Junk” sets sail about 65 miles from shore. Pictured is Joel Paschal. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the 3rd day, with gale force winds approaching, the “Junk” finds refuge in a cove off San Nicholas Island. Joel and Marcus prepare for their first night alone without their escort, the Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • Captain Charlie Moore at the helm of the ORV (Ocean Research Vessel) Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the second day of the voyage, the "Junk" raises it sails for a brief time. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the third day of the trip the “Junk” sets sail about 65 miles from shore. Pictured is Joel Paschal. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the second day of the voyage, the "Junk" raises it sails for a brief time. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the second day of the voyage, the "Junk" continues to be towed out to sea. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the 3rd day, with gale force winds approaching, the “Junk” finds refuge in a cove off San Nicholas Island. Joel and Marcus prepare for their first night alone without their escort, the Alguita. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • On the third day of the trip the “Junk” sets sail about 65 miles from shore. Pictured is Joel Paschal. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • Plastic debris samples found in the North Pacific Gyre. On Sunday June 1, the raft named "Junk"  left Long Beach for it’s 2100 mile voyage to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. The raft was designed and will be sailed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, and Joel Paschal, it is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. The raft was towed for two and a half days to near San Nicholas Island, about 65 mile of the coast of California, so it could catch favorable winds for it’s trip. The tow boat was the ORV Alguita, captained by Charlie Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 12 years ago.
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  • Marcus Eriksen of Algalita Marine Research Foundation talks to school children about the plastic bottle kayak that Marcus is displaying at the FoLAR (Friends of the LA River) clean-up at the Glendale Narrows. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Captain Charles Moore, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre over 10 years ago, showing plastic samples collected in the North Pacific Gyre.  The ORV Alguita returns to Long beach after four months at sea sampling the waters of the “great Pacific garbage patch" in the North Pacific Subtropical  Gyre (NPSG). The Algalita Marine Research Foundation has been studying and educating the public about the effects of oceanic micro-plastic pollution on the ocean's ecosystem and marine life for over ten years. Long Beach, California, USA.
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  • Plastic sample jars and Flying Fish. The ORV Alguita returns to Long beach after four months at sea sampling the waters of the “great Pacific garbage patch" in the North Pacific Subtropical  Gyre (NPSG). The Algalita Marine Research Foundation has been studying and educating the public about the effects of oceanic micro-plastic pollution on the ocean's ecosystem and marine life for over ten years. Long Beach, California, USA.
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  • Preparation for the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Joel Paschal rigs the halyard in preparation for the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • The Research vessel Alguita readies to tow out the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, from Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Captain Charlie Moore, Maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Leaving Long Beach harbor on the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Returning from the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Marcus Eriksen makes final preparations. in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. California, USA
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  • Marcus Eriksen sees the sail go up for the firt time in preparation of the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Marcus Eriksen makes final preparations. in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. California, USA
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  • (l to R) Anna Cummin, Joel Paschal and Marcus Eriksen on the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Marcus Eriksen makes final preparations. in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 15,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets and a solar generator. California, USA
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  • Marcus Eriksen brings the dingy to the Alguita on the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cumminwave to onlookers on the return of the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, out of Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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  • Mario Van Peebles (from the television series Mario's Greenhouse) talks to Marcus Eriksen of Algalita about the plastic bottle kayak that Marcus is displaying at the FoLAR (Friends of the LA River)  clean-up at the Glendale Narrows. Los Angeles, California, USA
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  • Hauling the fuselage over rocks to the Junk raft. in the Summer of 2008, the raft called "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles through the North Pacific Gyre, on raft made of junk. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft, dubbed "Junk" will be constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Agilita's Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Holly Gray get ready to move the plane's fuselage to the Junk raft. in the Summer of 2008, the raft called "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles through the North Pacific Gyre, on raft made of junk. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft, dubbed "Junk" will be constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • In tf 2008, the raft called "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles through the North Pacific Gyre, on raft made of junk, it is  constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Adding additional pontoons of plastic bottles to the Junk raft. in the Summer of 2008, the raft called "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles through the North Pacific Gyre, on raft made of junk. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft, dubbed "Junk" will be constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Volunteers help with Initial test launch of Junk raft.  in the Summer of 2008, the raft called "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles through the North Pacific Gyre, on raft made of junk. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft, dubbed "Junk" will be constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Agilita's Joel Paschal checks the Junk raft after it's initial test launch. In the Summer of 2008, the raft called "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles through the North Pacific Gyre, on raft made of junk. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft, dubbed "Junk" will be constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Ed Begley Jr., Anna Cummins and Marcus Erkisen. Plastics are Forever Youth Summit - March 12, 2011. The Summit brought over 130 students and teachers from around the world to work together to find solutions to plastic pollution and toxicity. Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California
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  • Students looking at plastic samples from trawls on the ORV Alguita. Plastics are Forever Youth Summit - March 11, 2011. The Summit brought over 130 students and teachers from around the world to work together to find solutions to plastic pollution and toxicity. Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California
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  • Anna Cummins and Marcus Erikson presentation. Plastics are Forever Youth Summit - March 11, 2011. The Summit brought over 130 students and teachers from around the world to work together to find solutions to plastic pollution and toxicity. Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California
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  • Marcus Eriksen talks to students in front of the "Junk" raft at the Plastics are Forever Youth Summit - March 11, 2011. The Summit brought over 130 students and teachers from around the world to work together to find solutions to plastic pollution and toxicity. Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California
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  • Captain Charles Moore talks to students at the Plastics are Forever Youth Summit - March 11, 2011. The Summit brought over 130 students and teachers from around the world to work together to find solutions to plastic pollution and toxicity. Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California
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  • Marcus Eriksen talks to students in front of the "Junk" raft at the Plastics are Forever Youth Summit - March 11, 2011. The Summit brought over 130 students and teachers from around the world to work together to find solutions to plastic pollution and toxicity. Hotel Maya, Long Beach, California
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  • Captain Charles Moore, the man credited for first discovering the plastic soup in the Gyre, showing plastic samples collected in the North Pacific Gyre.
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  • The Research vessel Alguita readies to tow out the maiden voyage of the "Junk" raft, from Long Beach Harbor. 5/18/08.  in June of 2008, the raft named "Junk"  will sail 2,100 miles from Los Angeles to Hawaii to bring attention to the plastic marine debris (nicknamed the plastic soup) accumulating in the North Pacific Gyre. Designed by Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Joel Paschal, the raft is constructed from 20,000 plastic bottles, an airplane fuselage, discarded fishing nets, a solar generator, and a bicycle generator. California, USA
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