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5 Gyres was one of two organizations that recently researched the [[Great Pacific Garbage Patch]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Hoare|first=Rose|title=Research ship finds the world's oceans are 'plasticized'|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/21/world/asia/algalita-eco-solutions|accessdate=2/14/2013|newspaper=CNN|date=5/22/2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Investigators Analyze Plastic Soup in World's Five Oceanic Gyres|url=http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/feb2010/2010-02-01-01.html|accessdate=2/19/2013|newspaper=Environmental News Service|date=2/1/2010}}</ref>. They also presented their results at the [[Aquarium of the Pacific]]<ref>{{cite web|title=5 Gyres: Saving our Synthetic Seas|url=http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/5_gyres_saving_our_synthetic_seas/|publisher=Aquarium of the Pacific|accessdate=2/19/2013}}</ref> and have been cited as a source for estimating the size of the gyres.<ref>{{cite news|last=Boyle|first=Lisa Kaas|title=Kyra Sedgwick Leads Global Call to End Plastic Pollution at United Nations|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-kaas-boyle/kyra-sedgwick-leads-a-glo_b_1390185.html|accessdate=2/19/2013|newspaper=Huffington Post|date=3/31/2012}}</ref> 5 Gyres explained their activities at a National Aquarium radio broadcast,<ref>{{cite web|title=January 1, 2013: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch|url=http://www.aqua.org/care/a-blue-view|work=Blue View radio series|publisher=National Aquarium|accessdate=2/14/2013}}</ref> has been featured at the [[Two Oceans Aquarium]] website,<ref>{{cite web|last=Marcus|first=Eriksen|title=5 Gyres Q&A: Thinking about solutions|url=http://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/5_gyres_qa_thinking_about_solutions/|publisher=Two Oceans Aquarium, CapeTown, South Africa|accessdate=2/19/2013}}</ref> and has prepared, along with the Goody Awards, tips on how to reduce plastic consumption.<ref>{{cite news|title=Goody Awards Launches Green Plastic-Free Holiday Campaign with 5 Gyres|url=http://news.yahoo.com/goody-awards-launches-green-plastic-free-holiday-campaign-003057489.html|accessdate=2/19/2013|newspaper=Yahoo News, summarizing a PRWeb story|date=12/2/2012}}</ref> 5 Gyres has also worked with environmental artist [[Marina DeBris]] in using [[trashion]] to help raise awareness of ocean trash.<ref>{{cite web|last=Novak|first=Brennan|title=Marina Debris aka Garbage Girl rocks trash couture in Japan|url=http://5gyres.org/posts/2012/06/20/marina_debris_aka_garbage_girl_rocks_trash_couture_in_japan/|publisher=5 Gyres|accessdate=3/8/2013}}</ref>
5 Gyres was one of two organizations that recently researched the [[Great Pacific Garbage Patch]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Hoare|first=Rose|title=Research ship finds the world's oceans are 'plasticized'|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/21/world/asia/algalita-eco-solutions|accessdate=2/14/2013|newspaper=CNN|date=5/22/2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Investigators Analyze Plastic Soup in World's Five Oceanic Gyres|url=http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/feb2010/2010-02-01-01.html|accessdate=2/19/2013|newspaper=Environmental News Service|date=2/1/2010}}</ref>. They also presented their results at the [[Aquarium of the Pacific]]<ref>{{cite web|title=5 Gyres: Saving our Synthetic Seas|url=http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/5_gyres_saving_our_synthetic_seas/|publisher=Aquarium of the Pacific|accessdate=2/19/2013}}</ref> and have been cited as a source for estimating the size of the gyres.<ref>{{cite news|last=Boyle|first=Lisa Kaas|title=Kyra Sedgwick Leads Global Call to End Plastic Pollution at United Nations|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-kaas-boyle/kyra-sedgwick-leads-a-glo_b_1390185.html|accessdate=2/19/2013|newspaper=Huffington Post|date=3/31/2012}}</ref> 5 Gyres explained their activities at a National Aquarium radio broadcast,<ref>{{cite web|title=January 1, 2013: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch|url=http://www.aqua.org/care/a-blue-view|work=Blue View radio series|publisher=National Aquarium|accessdate=2/14/2013}}</ref> has been featured at the [[Two Oceans Aquarium]] website,<ref>{{cite web|last=Marcus|first=Eriksen|title=5 Gyres Q&A: Thinking about solutions|url=http://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/5_gyres_qa_thinking_about_solutions/|publisher=Two Oceans Aquarium, CapeTown, South Africa|accessdate=2/19/2013}}</ref> and has prepared, along with the Goody Awards, tips on how to reduce plastic consumption.<ref>{{cite news|title=Goody Awards Launches Green Plastic-Free Holiday Campaign with 5 Gyres|url=http://news.yahoo.com/goody-awards-launches-green-plastic-free-holiday-campaign-003057489.html|accessdate=2/19/2013|newspaper=Yahoo News, summarizing a PRWeb story|date=12/2/2012}}</ref> 5 Gyres has also worked with environmental artist [[Marina DeBris]] in using [[trashion]] to help raise awareness of ocean trash.<ref>{{cite web|last=Novak|first=Brennan|title=Marina Debris aka Garbage Girl rocks trash couture in Japan|url=http://5gyres.org/posts/2012/06/20/marina_debris_aka_garbage_girl_rocks_trash_couture_in_japan/|publisher=5 Gyres|accessdate=3/8/2013}}</ref>


5 Gyres was founded by Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen. Eriksen and Cummins have been featured speakers at universities<ref>{{cite web|title="The Perils of Plastic: Notes from the Oceans and the Great Lakes"|url=http://www.fredonia.edu/gogreen/earthweek/keynote.asp|work=Earth Week|publisher=SUNY Fredonia|accessdate=3/8/2013}}</ref> and in news stories.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gray|first=Ronal|title=Activists ride road, waves for ocean plight|url=http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/3019480/article-Activists-ride-road--waves-for-ocean-plight|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=San Diego Community News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Plastic Trash in Oceans Enters Marine Food Chain|url=http://www.voanews.com/content/plastic-trash-in-oceans-enters-marine-food-chain---116260219/135118.html|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=Voice of America|date=2/14/2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MIIS Alumna Discovers Second Ocean Garbage Patch Filled with Plastic Debris|url=http://www.miis.edu/about/newsroom/stories/node/20494|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=news item from Monterey Institute of International Studies|date=4/16/2010}}</ref> Anna Cummins has also been awarded the Golden Goody Award, during a meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of the USNC for UN WOMEN First Annual Special Assembly.<ref>{{cite news|last=James|first=Mitch|title=Golden Goody Award Presented To Anna Cummins At UN Women LA Event|url=http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Golden-Goody-Award-Presented-To-Anna-Cummins-At-UN-Women-LA-Event/36386|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=Santa Monica Mirror|date=12/25/2012}}</ref>
5 Gyres was founded by Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen. Eriksen and Cummins have been featured speakers at universities<ref>{{cite web|title="The Perils of Plastic: Notes from the Oceans and the Great Lakes"|url=http://www.fredonia.edu/gogreen/earthweek/keynote.asp|work=Earth Week|publisher=SUNY Fredonia|accessdate=3/8/2013}}</ref> and in news stories.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gray|first=Ronal|title=Activists ride road, waves for ocean plight|url=http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/3019480/article-Activists-ride-road--waves-for-ocean-plight|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=San Diego Community News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Plastic Trash in Oceans Enters Marine Food Chain|url=http://www.voanews.com/content/plastic-trash-in-oceans-enters-marine-food-chain---116260219/135118.html|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=Voice of America|date=2/14/2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MIIS Alumna Discovers Second Ocean Garbage Patch Filled with Plastic Debris|url=http://www.miis.edu/about/newsroom/stories/node/20494|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=news item from Monterey Institute of International Studies|date=4/16/2010}}</ref> Anna Cummins has also been awarded the Golden Goody Award, during a meeting of the [[Los Angeles]] chapter of the USNC for UN WOMEN First Annual Special Assembly.<ref>{{cite news|last=James|first=Mitch|title=Golden Goody Award Presented To Anna Cummins At UN Women LA Event|url=http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Golden-Goody-Award-Presented-To-Anna-Cummins-At-UN-Women-LA-Event/36386|accessdate=3/8/2013|newspaper=Santa Monica Mirror|date=12/25/2012}}</ref>


Before founding 5 Gyres, Cummins and Eriksen had worked at the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, with founder [[Charles J. Moore]], who is currently a scientific advisor for 5 Gyres.<ref>{{cite web|title=5 Gyres, Advisors and Staff|url=http://5gyres.org/who_we_are/advisors_and_staff/|publisher=5 Gyres|accessdate=3/8/2013}}</ref>
Before founding 5 Gyres, Cummins and Eriksen had worked at the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, with founder [[Charles J. Moore]], who is currently a scientific advisor for 5 Gyres.<ref>{{cite web|title=5 Gyres, Advisors and Staff|url=http://5gyres.org/who_we_are/advisors_and_staff/|publisher=5 Gyres|accessdate=3/8/2013}}</ref>

Revision as of 04:47, 11 March 2013

5 Gyres is an organization aimed at reducing plastics pollution. They have traveling exhibits,[1] and summarize topic relevant research. Their traveling activities include stops at universities[2] and educational discussions.[3]

5 Gyres was one of two organizations that recently researched the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,[4][5]. They also presented their results at the Aquarium of the Pacific[6] and have been cited as a source for estimating the size of the gyres.[7] 5 Gyres explained their activities at a National Aquarium radio broadcast,[8] has been featured at the Two Oceans Aquarium website,[9] and has prepared, along with the Goody Awards, tips on how to reduce plastic consumption.[10] 5 Gyres has also worked with environmental artist Marina DeBris in using trashion to help raise awareness of ocean trash.[11]

5 Gyres was founded by Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen. Eriksen and Cummins have been featured speakers at universities[12] and in news stories.[13][14][15] Anna Cummins has also been awarded the Golden Goody Award, during a meeting of the Los Angeles chapter of the USNC for UN WOMEN First Annual Special Assembly.[16]

Before founding 5 Gyres, Cummins and Eriksen had worked at the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, with founder Charles J. Moore, who is currently a scientific advisor for 5 Gyres.[17]

References

  1. ^ "5 Gyres: Plastic Pollution in the World's Oceans at the Santa Monica Public Library". City of Santa Monica. Retrieved 2/19/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "5 Gyres Bike Tour to Stop at UNCW". University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Retrieved 2/14/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ Lawrence, Stratton. "The 5 Gyres team travels to Chucktown to discuss the Great Pacific Garbage Patch". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 2/14/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ Hoare, Rose (5/22/2012). "Research ship finds the world's oceans are 'plasticized'". CNN. Retrieved 2/14/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Investigators Analyze Plastic Soup in World's Five Oceanic Gyres". Environmental News Service. 2/1/2010. Retrieved 2/19/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  6. ^ "5 Gyres: Saving our Synthetic Seas". Aquarium of the Pacific. Retrieved 2/19/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ Boyle, Lisa Kaas (3/31/2012). "Kyra Sedgwick Leads Global Call to End Plastic Pollution at United Nations". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2/19/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  8. ^ "January 1, 2013: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch". Blue View radio series. National Aquarium. Retrieved 2/14/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ Marcus, Eriksen. "5 Gyres Q&A: Thinking about solutions". Two Oceans Aquarium, CapeTown, South Africa. Retrieved 2/19/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Goody Awards Launches Green Plastic-Free Holiday Campaign with 5 Gyres". Yahoo News, summarizing a PRWeb story. 12/2/2012. Retrieved 2/19/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  11. ^ Novak, Brennan. "Marina Debris aka Garbage Girl rocks trash couture in Japan". 5 Gyres. Retrieved 3/8/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ ""The Perils of Plastic: Notes from the Oceans and the Great Lakes"". Earth Week. SUNY Fredonia. Retrieved 3/8/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  13. ^ Gray, Ronal. "Activists ride road, waves for ocean plight". San Diego Community News. Retrieved 3/8/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  14. ^ "Plastic Trash in Oceans Enters Marine Food Chain". Voice of America. 2/14/2011. Retrieved 3/8/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  15. ^ "MIIS Alumna Discovers Second Ocean Garbage Patch Filled with Plastic Debris". news item from Monterey Institute of International Studies. 4/16/2010. Retrieved 3/8/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  16. ^ James, Mitch (12/25/2012). "Golden Goody Award Presented To Anna Cummins At UN Women LA Event". Santa Monica Mirror. Retrieved 3/8/2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  17. ^ "5 Gyres, Advisors and Staff". 5 Gyres. Retrieved 3/8/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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