The Algalita Marine Research Foundation is dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its watersheds through research, education, and restoration. We do this by:
Conducting research and collaborative studies on
(1) Distribution, abundance and fate of marine plastic pollution.
(2) Potential harmful effects of plastics in the marine environment, including transference of toxins and...
Since 1997, Captain Moore has made numerous research voyages to the Gyre aboard the ORV Alguita, resulting in a body of authoritative research publications and data and educational programs. During the most recent voyage in the summer of 2009, AMRF's area of study extended to the International Date Line which revealed more of the same - plastic sludge in our trawl samples. During our...