Pacific rim attracts rubbish dump

Description:
Scientists believe the trade winds that blow in a clockwise direction around the Pacific Rim are responsible for bringing junk together in the Pacific Ocean. And concerned about the growth in the dump's size, they're now looking into using unmanned planes to monitor what's become a sort of floating rubbish dump.
Display date:
2007
Location:
Pacific Ocean
Format:
Sound/Interview, lecture, talk
Collections:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Contributors:
Kim Landers
Publisher:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Content partner:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Availability:
Online
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