Launch of the “Race for Water Odyssey” expedition


The âRace for Water Odysseyâ expedition is a race against time to protect oceans from plastic pollution. Initiated by the Race for Water Foundation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The objective of this unique expedition is to conduct the first global assessment of plastic pollution in oceans by visiting island beaches situated in the 5 trash vortexes using advanced technology including senseFly drones. It is estimated that over 260 billion tons of plastic are currently polluting the oceans. This waste accumulates inside immense whirlpools of water created by marine currents; gigantic heaps of debris called trash âgyresâ or âvortexesâ. There are five gyres in existence today, but only one-the North Pacific Gyre-is being actively studied. Innovative drone company senseFly has donated eBee drones to capture high-resolution aerial photos of plastic debris, with a view to advancing scientific research in this domain. www.sensefly.com