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  • Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach Harbor, Queen Mary, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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  • Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach Skyline, California, USA
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  • Lions Lighthouse for Sight, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach Skyline, 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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  • Aquarium of the Pacific, 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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  • Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Tide Pool Exhibit, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA (MR)
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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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  • Cranes picking up garbage debris after first rain of the season. The Garbage boom on the Los Angeles River in Long Beach was built in 2001. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean. The man made debris can include plastic bags and bottles, Styrofoam cups, cans, tires, and household furniture. After the first major storm of the season, the boom may collect over 50,000 pounds of trash.
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  • Feeding Bat Rays, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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  • Tide Pool Exhibit, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA (MR)
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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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  • Plastic debris and other garbage collecting in a boom on the Los Cerritos Channel (a tributary of the San Gabriel River), Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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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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  • No Dumping sign, AES Power plant, Los Cerritos Channel, Long Beach, California, USA
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  • No Dumping sign, Los Cerritos Channel, Long Beach, California, USA
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  • No Dumping sign, Los Cerritos Channel, 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Plastic debris and other garbage collecting in a boom on the Los Cerritos Channel (a tributary of the San Gabriel River), Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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  • Plastic debris and other garbage collecting in a boom on the Los Cerritos Channel (a tributary of the San Gabriel River), Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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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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  • 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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  • Plastic debris and other garbage collecting in a boom on the Los Cerritos Channel (a tributary of the San Gabriel River), Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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  • Plastic debris and other garbage collecting in a boom on the Los Cerritos Channel (a tributary of the San Gabriel River), Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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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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  • 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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  • Cranes picking up garbage debris after first rain of the season. The Garbage boom on the Los Angeles River in Long Beach was built in 2001. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean. The man made debris can include plastic bags and bottles, Styrofoam cups, cans, tires, and household furniture. After the first major storm of the season, the boom may collect over 50,000 pounds of trash.
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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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  • 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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  • Cranes picking up garbage debris after first rain of the season. The Garbage boom on the Los Angeles River in Long Beach was built in 2001. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean. The man made debris can include plastic bags and bottles, Styrofoam cups, cans, tires, and household furniture. After the first major storm of the season, the boom may collect over 50,000 pounds of trash.
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  • Feeding Bat Rays, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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  • Young boy at the Tropical Pacific Gallery in the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
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  • Shark Lagoon, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA (MR)
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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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  • 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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  • Mouth of the Los Angeles River at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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  • Mouth of the Los Angeles River at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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  • Buoy with Sea Lions, Long Beach Harbor, California, USA
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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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  • Great Blue Heron, Golden Shore Marine Biological Reserve Park, Los Angeles river, Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Oil well and pumpjacks in the City of Signal Hill with the City of Long Beach in the bacground. Once a massive oil producing area, oil wells are still mixed in its now residential neighborhoods. Los Angeles Coutny, 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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  • 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 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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  • Hydrofoil Sailboat, Long Beach Harbor, California, USA
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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 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 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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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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  • Oil pumpjacks in the Los Cerritos Wetlands, Long Beach, california, USA
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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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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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 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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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Los Cerritos Wetlands, once a thriving wetlands, is now mostly privately owned and used for oil extraction and processing operations. Long Beach, California, USA
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  • The Garbage boom on the Los Angeles River in Long Beach was built in 2001. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean. After the first major storm of the season, the boom may collect over 50,000 pounds of trash.
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  • Residential houses next to oil refinery at Wilmington. Wilmington has one the highest risks of cancer due to it's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles at Long Beach, and the several oil refineries in the vicinity. Los Angeles, 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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  • Dominguez Gap Wetlands, Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Bicycle path along Los Angeles River near WIllow Street, Long Beach, California, USA
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  • Bike path along the Los Angeles River, Willow Street, Long Beach, Califortnia, USA,
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  • Residential houses next to oil refinery at Wilmington. Wilmington has one the highest risks of cancer due to it's proximity to the Port of Los Angeles at Long Beach, and the several oil refineries in the vicinity. Los Angeles, 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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  • 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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  • Marina in Los Cerritos Wetlands with oil refineries in the distance, Long Beach, california, USA
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  • Los Angeles River near WIllow Street, Long Beach, California, USA
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  • The Garbage boom on the Los Angeles River in Long Beach was built in 2001. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean. The man made debris can include plastic bags and bottles, Styrofoam cups, cans, tires, and household furniture. After the first major storm of the season, the boom may collect over 50,000 pounds of trash.
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  • The Garbage boom on the Los Angeles River in Long Beach was built in 2001. Urban runoff carries an assortment of trash and debris from catch basins where a network of pipes and open channels create a pathway to the Ocean. After the first major storm of the season, the boom may collect over 50,000 pounds of trash.
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