Marcus Eriksen
Director of research and education for the Algalita Marine Research Foundation Marcus Eriksen and photographer Joel Paschal created a 20 foot by 30 foot raft from plastic bottles and the fuselage of an airplane. In an effort to raise awareness of the trash polluting the ocean, Eriksen and Paschal completed a three-month voyage from Long Beach to Hawaii, starting in June of 2008.1
Fast Facts
- Director of research and education for the Algalita Marine Research Foundation2
- Built a raft made of plastic bottles and the fuselage of an airplane1
- Completed a voyage from Long Beach to Hawaii1
- Voyage dates: June 1, 2008-August 27, 20081
- Distance traveled: 2,300 miles3
- Raft to be displayed at the Waikiki Aquarium4
- Attended the University of Southern California2
- Hosts a public service announcement series on The Weather Channel titled "Commando Weather"2
About the Voyage
Erikson and Paschal set off from Long Beach on June 1, 2008. Their man-made raft, containing 15,000 plastic bottles, used solar energy to power navigational equipment. Along the way, the pair met Roz Savage about 600 miles from Hawaii. Savage had been rowing solo across the Pacific Ocean, also to raise awareness about the environment. She received water from the men, who in return traded for food.5 They successfully completed the voyage on August 27, 2008, docking in Hawaii.
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