Joel Paschal
Photographer Joel Pashal and marine researcher Marcus Eriksen sailed a raft, made from plastic bottles and part of a small airplane, from Long Beach to Hawaii from June to August 2008. The voyage was to raise awareness for the trash polluting the ocean.1
Fast Facts
- Helped build a raft made of plastic bottles and an airplane fuselage1
- Sailed from Long Beach to Hawaii1
- Voyage dates: June 1, 2008-August 27, 20081
- Traveled 2,300 miles2
- Raft to be displayed at the Waikiki Aquarium3
- Previously worked for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration4
Trip Details
Pashal and Eriksen departed from Long Beach, California, on June 1, 2008. They ran low on food during their 2,300 mile expedition, but were able to meet up with British rower Roz Savage about 600 miles from Hawaii. Savage, who was also promoting environmental awareness, was running low on water and traded food for water with the men.5 The pair completed their voyage by docking in Hawaii on August 27, 2008.
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Marcus Eriksen | Roz Savage | Pacific Ocean | Environment
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