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August 8, 2014

Talking Trash: An expert discusses Pacific Garbage Patch and mitigation efforts

The Pacific Garbage Patch, including debris from the 2011 Japanese Tsunami, travels in seasonal patterns. COASST executive direct Julia Parrish explains the patterns and how her organization is helping to mitigate the problem.

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