5 Gyres - Understanding Plastic Pollution Through Exploration, Education, and Action

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.…

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…

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…

And they're off! This afternoon, our intrepid 5 Gyres team set sail for our first venture into the South Atlantic Gyre, from Rio to Ascension Island and back. Meet the team of sailors, scientists, journalists and filmmakers aboard the Sea Dragon.…