Giant Ocean-Trash Vortex Attracts Explorers

Friday, July 31, 2009 - 13:49 in Earth & Climate

Two expeditions—including one that sets sail next week—will visit the Pacific Ocean's garbage patch this summer to call attention to millions of tons of plastic pollution.

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