Quantification of Medium and Large Debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Using Visual Observations from Aerial Surveys

Chandra Salgado Kent; Julia Reisser; Sue Gibbs; Leila Fouda; Damien Morales; Hendrik Kniest

doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.10025.29287

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Quantification of Medium and Large Debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Using Visual Observations from Aerial Surveys

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Quantification of Medium and Large Debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Using Visual Observations from Aerial Surveys

Chandra Salgado Kent, Julia Reisser, Sue Gibbs, Leila Fouda, Damien Morales and Hendrik Kniest

2016 Expedition Report

Curtin University

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.10025.29287

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The Ocean Cleanup Aerial Expedition used visual observation teams and sensors installed on the aircraft to detect floating debris within the so-called Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This document specifically reports on the visual observations conducted during these aerial surveys in October 2016.

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Title: Quantification of Medium and Large Debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Using Visual Observations from Aerial Surveys
Authors/Creators: Chandra Salgado Kent
Julia Reisser
Sue Gibbs
Leila Fouda
Damien Morales
Hendrik Kniest
Publication Details: 2016 Expedition Report
Publisher: Curtin University
Number of pages: 51
Identifiers: 991005578580107891
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems
Language: English
Resource Type: Report

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