Two year voyage to launch next October
Applications are now open to be one of the 300 women who will embark on a global sailing voyage and scientific research mission next year.
The project is being led by Emily Penn, who investigated the world's largest accumulation of marine plastic debris, the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch', in July.
Joining her on the North Pacific Exxpedition was Manx marine biologist Rowan Henthorn, who helped document the detritus by filtering water samples through a series of screens.
This all-female project plans to circumnavigate the globe, with the aim of raising awareness of the environmental and health impacts of single-use plastics.
The two-year voyage, which sets sail in October 2019, will be split into 30 legs, with 10 sailors on each.
Ms Penn, who has spent the past decade tackling plastic pollution, says this is the group's biggest undertaking yet, and by far the most challenging.
No sailing experience is needed, and organisers are keen for people with a range of skill-sets to join in.
[Picture credit: Sperry/eXXpedition]
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