April 22, 2010 — Since 1997, due to the work of Capt. Moore and his organization Algalita, the plastic accumulation in the North Pacific gyre and its consequences have come to light. The environmental conditions in the North Pacific, however, is not unique so 5 Gyres is on a mission to explore all five areas of the ocean where toxic plastics are ending up. I spoke to Anna Cummins of 5 Gyres after her recent return from the North Altantic. Here’s our conversation.
The 5 gyres
How did you get started on this journey to visit the 5 gyres?
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How did you know where to find the North Atlantic gyre?
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The path of the 5 Gyres expedition.
How did you sample the water?
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Fishing for Plastic
What did you find?
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The catch
How does this plastic affect the food chain?
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Fish in a (plastic) bottle
So what’s the solution?
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Does 5 Gyres have any events coming up?
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For more information about plastic in our oceans and for events go to 5 Gyres.
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