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Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean wraps up action/education phase of Trash Tour 2011 of the New England coast.

The first phase of Rozalia Project’s Trash Tour 2011 onboard the sailing research vessel American Promise, was focused on marine debris removal and education. Here are some highlights and statistics from the Trash Tour to date:

• 2,525 pieces of trash were removed from the surface to the sea floor using an ROV(remotely operated vehicle), sidescan and imaging sonar + nets
• 1,047 people participated in Rozalia Project’s programs
• 32,877 facebook views
• 479 miles sailed
• 380’ of rope recovered
• 8 derelict lobster traps removed
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