“Fresh from the NE Pacific Gyre”

March 29th in the Natural History Exhibit 4:15pm

Dr. Marcus Eriksen of Long Beach CA, will present information about his latest trip across the NE Pacific Gyre as a member of the research team from Algalita Marine Research Foundation. As part of their 2008 study, the team replicated a transect series conducted by Algalita’s founder, Captain Charles Moore, in 1999.  2008 marks Captain Moore’s 10th year of studying the NE Pacific Gyre, also know as the Garbage Patch.

Marcus Eriksen, Algalita's Director of Research and Education, has been deeply involved in plastic marine debris issues since rafting down the length of the Mississippi River in 2003 on a boat made from recycled plastic bottles. Marcus has given presentations about marine debris issues to schools and communities all over the country and was gracious in welcoming the PTMSC as a partner in plastics education in 2006.  In spring 2007, Marcus visited the PTSMC, training us in Algalita’s beach sampling protocols and visiting local schools.  We’re thrilled to have him back a year later to deepen our bonds with Algalita and our commitment to plastics education.

Admission: $5/members; $7/non-member