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External Publications

  • Tackling Ocean Plastic | Part 2
    Environmental | External Publications | Industry

    Tackling Ocean Plastic | Part 2

    ByNorth American Marine Environment Protection Association November 5October 27

    Be sure to read Part I here! Michael Garbarino (MG): This is a question about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch since you’ve actually been there. When you enter the waters of the convergence zone, is it like entering a loose collection of plastic, or is it a very solid patch that you can’t see the…

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  • Tackling Ocean Plastic | Part 1
    Environmental | External Publications | Industry

    Tackling Ocean Plastic | Part 1

    ByNorth American Marine Environment Protection Association October 31October 27

    The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has recently released Part 1 of a 2 part interview series with Mary Crowley of the Ocean Voyages Institute on cleaning up plastic in the Pacific Ocean. This interview provides a necessary and disturbing view on the unfathomable tons of plastic and garbage floating around the Pacific…

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  • How PT Boats Helped General MacArthur Escape Capture
    External Publications | Maritime History

    How PT Boats Helped General MacArthur Escape Capture

    By August 11August 11

    Smithsonian Magazine has published a great video about the use of PT boats helping General MacArthur evade enemy capture. CLICK HERE to check out the article!

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