Sir Richard Branson video on Plastic Pollution in the Ocean

Sir Richard Branson: "Plastic pollution in the ocean is a major global problem"

Video above published Jan 24, 2017: Sir Richard Branson praises our #OceanRescue campaign, and says a deposit return scheme is “a fantastic idea, and one that should be encouraged.”

Marine Debris Program | marinedebris.noaa.gov: "... The debris is continuously mixed by wind and wave action and widely dispersed both over huge surface areas and throughout the top portion of the water column. It is possible to sail through the “garbage patch” area and see very little or no debris on the water’s surface. It is also difficult to estimate the size of these “patches,” because the borders and content constantly change with ocean currents and winds. Regardless of the exact size, mass, and location of the “garbage patch,” manmade debris does not belong in our oceans and waterways and must be addressed ..."

Plastic is killing marine wildlife | #OceanRescue

Video above published Jan 23, 2017: Plastic in our oceans is killing marine wildlife at a staggering rate.

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Ben Ainslie Rescued On Honeymoon By Richard Branson Staff

Some do anything to stay on @richardbranson Necker Island. @AinslieBen rescued on honeymoon! http://t.co/8nj7CbNbLK pic.twitter.com/GaeHccusXS
— Toby Hodges (@TobyHodgesYW) January 12, 2015

Ben Ainslie rescued from yacht on honeymoon...by Richard Branson's Necker Island team - Telegraph: "As a four-time Olympic champion, Sir Ben Ainslie is no stranger to the high seas. But he and his new wife Georgie Thompson had to be rescued by staff from Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island after their honeymoon was interrupted by mechanical failure. The newlyweds had been sailing near to Necker Island, in the Caribbean, when their boat got into difficulties, leaving them putting out a call for help...."

Hosted delightful @ainslieben & @OfficiallyGT @ Necker after we helped stop boat from wrecking http://t.co/1wjnVbBcN3 pic.twitter.com/Cs1uEIx6QG
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) January 12, 2015

Sailing ace Sir Ben Ainslie and wife Georgie Thompson rescued from YACHT on their honeymoon
Mirror.co.uk
Sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie and his new wife Georgie Thompson had to be rescued while enjoying their honeymoon aboard a superyacht.
Olympic sailing ace Sir Ben Ainslie and wife Georgie Thompson rescued from honeymoon yacht ... - Scottish Daily Record
Sir Richard Branson rescues Olympic sailing champion Sir Ben Ainslie and wife Georgie Thompson - ESPN.co.uk (blog)


Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15: Jan 12, 2015--Lots of swapping sides as the fleet near Sri Lanka! Rick Deppe gives us an update on Team Vestas Wind, then its onto Dongfeng Race Team with Onboard Reporter Sam Greenfield.

Dashboard | Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015
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Peter Burling builds lead at Moth Worlds
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But I gybed and was sailing deeper and faster and I could gybe on my foils. Chris couldn't,” said Goto, who took the lead at that point and has moved ...

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