Plastic Density in the Pacific: 2006 Data
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2006 Voyage Summary
More Manta trawl surface samples were collected from new sites during the 2006 voyage, with a route located in between California and Hawai'i.
Count density refers to the number of plastic particles found per cubic meter of water. The larger the circle on the map, the greater number of plastic particles found at that particular site.
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Weight density refers to the total weight of plastic particles found per cubic meter of water. The larger the circle on the map, the greater the weight of plastic particles found at that particular site.
