Does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch exist?
Does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch exist? avatar

By , on January 10th, 2011 Leave a comment   Plastic   , , , ,  

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch made news this week, based on statements from Oregon State University professor Dr. Angelique White. As you may know, this is my research area, so I explained what’s going on over at the SEAPLEX blog. Ever since SEAPLEX was funded around two years ago, I have begun every one of . . . → Read More: Does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch exist?

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Miriam On the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
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By , on March 30th, 2010 4 comments   Plastic, Scientist!   , ,  

Miriam was interviewed on Earth Sky Science about her research on plastic in the ocean! Great job Miriam, a nice mix of enthusiasm, information, composure and awesomeness! Way to be a scientist communicator.

U Hav Plasicz In Yr Oceanuz
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By , on July 27th, 2009 5 comments   Carnivals & Link Love, Conservation & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Expeditions, Industry & Government, Plastic, Scientist!, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , ,  

This Sunday, August 2nd, a major scientific expedition to study the issue of plastic accumulation in the North Pacific Gyre will depart San Diego. The whole venture is between Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the nonprofit Project Kaisei, SEAPLEX (Scripps Environmental Accumulation of Plastic Expedition) but the cool part is that Miriam from the Oyster’s . . . → Read More: U Hav Plasicz In Yr Oceanuz

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