Algalita Marine Research Blog

If you've got a hankering to join the 5 Gyres team, you're in luck. Here's the down-low for joining one of our upcoming expeditions: Reposition of Sea Dragon: Cape Town to Walvis Bay (6 days) Following the completion of the first South Atlantic Gyre plastic pollution expedition, Sea Dragon will make her way north up the coast of Namibia to Walvis Bay. Be part of the team to sail the 750 miles to this unique location, gain first hand experience of this incredible ocean-going expedition vessel, and interact with the full South Atlantic Expedition crew before they depart again. Price: $1500 USD pp includes gear, food, accom, plus a ‘send-off’ dinner with the full crew Trans-South Atlantic Gyre Expedition: Walvis Bay to Montevideo via St Helena (31 days) We’re looking for a few lucky individuals to take on the challenge of the full Trans-Atlantic expedition led by the 5 Gyres team. It’ll be an action-packed month trawling for plastic, analyzing fish, running the sensors and sharing life changing moments. Sea Dragon will stop in at St Helena (weather dependent) to survey beaches and meet with locals. Price: $7000 USD pp includes gear, food, accom, plus a ‘send-off’ dinner with the full crew Route Dates/Days/Price: Cape Town - Walvis Bay 28 Dec 2010 - 02 Jan 2011 6 $1500 USD Walvis Bay - Montevideo 04 Jan 2011 - 03 Feb 2011 31 $7000 USD Proceeds will go to the Two Oceans Aquarium, South Africa. To confirm your place contact info@pangaea-explorations.