Day 5 in the South Atlantic: plastic everywhere
By Anna Cummins on September 02, 2010
Here's the latest from crewmember Dougal, from ASR Ltd: Changing tack for the first time after four days of close hauled sailing is interesting to say the least. The gentle and sometimes not so gentle bouncing of the Sea Dragon had comfortably…
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Trawling for plastic - at 7-10 knots!
By Anna Cummins on August 30, 2010
The latest from Marcus aboard the Sea Dragon: It's now day 3 in the South Atlantic Subtropical Gyre. There is more plastic in each of the two trawls we're using. We have a traditional plankton tow that can be used at 3 knots of speed maximum.…
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Queasy in the EEZ: South Atlantic Gyre
By Anna Cummins on August 29, 2010
The latest from Marcus on the Sea Dragon "those of us on land are always thrilled to get news. Despite almost half the crew flattened by seasickness, it sounds like the mission is well underway... " Christo stands with arms open wide, city…
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Blue Ocean Film Festival: Protect what you love
By Anna Cummins on August 28, 2010
Wrapping up the final day of the Blue Ocean Film Festival in Monterey, where 5 Gyres was invited to speak on a panel following a screening of Bag It, joining Fabien Cousteau, Suzan Beraza from REEL Thing Productions, Daniella Russo from…
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