On Board the Plastiki

In March 2010, explorer David de Rothschild and his crew set sail on the Plastiki, a boat built from recycled materials, to raise awareness about the earth's oceanic crisis. Get an exclusive look inside this ship!

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A colorful nightfall descends on the Pacific Ocean and the Plastiki.

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Photo: Courtesy of the Plastiki crew

Published on April 22, 2010

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