Swim for Science, Sustainability: Marine Plastic Pollution
Swim for Science, Sustainability: Marine Plastic Pollution
Courtesy of Dr. Armin Ellis, Exploration Institute, Dallas, Texas.Dr. Armin Ellis, Founder of the Exploration Institute announced that Ben Lecomte will speak at Alta Sea on Swimming for Science and Sustainability: Marine Plastic Pollution on September 16th. He will present details regarding the XPRIZE ocean acidification technology that his support vessel will carry as he attempts a 5,500-mile transpacific stage swim across the Pacific Ocean.
Attendance is free and open to the public. If interested, please RSVP to Kristina at: RSVP@altasea.org by September 11th.
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