Seattle-based scientific ship documents ocean pollution (VIDEO)

(SEATTLE) — The research sailing ship Ocean Watch has returned from year-long voyage that included the Arctic and Antarctic, television station KING reported. The crew documented evidence that plastic garbage is polluting the oceans, and global climate change is having a negative impact. The 381-day voyage circumnavigated the Americas and is now back at homeport at Seattle, where it is hosted vessel tours.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff