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boyakko [2]
3 years ago
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How was the great pacific garbage patch discovered

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1 answer:
morpeh [17]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Captain Charles Moore founded the Algalita foundation and commands its research vessel. Moore first discovered the garbage patch when he crossed the Pacific in 1997 after competing in the Transpacific Yacht Race.

<u>http://discovermagazine.com/2008/jul/10-the-worlds-largest-dump</u> to read more :)

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