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Dissecting the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Published

11/10/09

  • We did it! NYT article out today!

    After weeks reporting and interviewing in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the New York Times article appears online today (Mon Nov. 9) and in print tomorrow! Also view the accompnaying photo slide show.

    This is such an exciting moment since this idea started a year ago when I decided I wanted to write about the garbage patch first hand. I wasn’t sure how I’d pay for the trip or even how I’d get there. Little did I know that hundreds of people would rally to support this pitch.

    Thank you to everyone who made this project possible. The video below recaps the trip and sends out a heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported me, Spot.us and my interest in the garbage patch. This story isn’t mine but ours.

    Your reporter,

    Lindsey Hoshaw

     

    Posted by Lindsey Hoshaw on 11/10/09
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