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May 18, 2026
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B.C. sailor selected for Antarctica research trip on plastic pollution
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On May 15, a B.C. sailor has been chosen to participate in a research expedition aimed at studying plastic pollution in Antarctica. The selected individual will join an international team of scientists and researchers on a mission to collect data and samples from the remote region.
The expedition is part of a broader effort by environmental organizations and scientific institutions to understand the extent of plastic contamination in one of the world's most pristine environments. The sailor, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was chosen through an application process that attracted ma…
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