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Aloha,

The Trans Pacific Marine Debris Survey is a citizen science initiative based in Hawai‘i. Since 2009, volunteer sailors with Pacific Cup and Transpac Yacht Races have been recording visual observations of marine debris between the main Hawaiian Islands and the Continental West Coast.

TPMDS has recorded thousands of sightings of MD. This project is the world's longest running collection of at-sea macroplastic (greater than 50mm) data. It has been used to estimate the world's total amount of plastic afloat at sea.

TPMDS is also a member of the HI Marine Debris Action Plan Research Group. A workshop was held in 2017 to discuss research priorities for the state. 

Participating Yachts

2019
Akhlut
Bolt
Buona Sera
Effortless
Fast Exit
Free*
Highlander
Lucky Duck
Traveler*
Vela

Zimmer
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2018
Cazan
Free
Green Buffalo*
J World Hula Girl*
Jamani*
La Bonne Vie
Rage
Sea Dragon
Starship
The Fugitive
Westerly


2017
Aszhou
Cubaneren
J World Hula Girl
​Medicine Man*
Merlin
Mr. Bill
Pyewacket*
Sin Duda
Southern Lights
Tropic Thunder


2014
Back Bay
Green Buffalo
Hula Girl
Koop Kierrie
Shoofly
Surprise
Swazik
Valis*
War Pony
2013
Bengal 7
Between the Sheets*
Deception
Funnel Web
Lucky Duck
Manatea
Meanie
Medicine Man*
Medusa
Siesta
Vincitore
Westward



2012
Buena Vista
Cherokee Rose
Jamani
Kotuku
No Strings Attached
Nozomi*
Swazik
Tesa
Valis*


2011
Bella Mente
Between the Sheets*
Condor
Criminal Mischief
Flaca
Grand Illusion*
Hassle
O’Canada
Pyewacket
Traveler
Truth
Wind Dancer


2010
Cinnabar
Coyote
Jamani
Nozomi
Pangea
Rhum Boggie
Scaramouche
Tiki J
Whistler V
2009
Cazador
Far Niente
Grand Illusion*
J World
Lynx
Medicine Man*


2008
Dirigo
Flash
Gavilan
Rain Drop
X-Boat

* Denotes multiple years of survey participation

Partners and Supporters

  • The Swim - Ben Lecomte
  • eXXpedition
  • NOAA Marine Debris Program
  • Pacific Cup
  • Transpac
  • Hawaii Marine Debris Action Plan
  • Hawai‘i Marine Debris Action Plan Research Workshop 2019

email

marinedebris.survey@gmail.com

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Pilot Project Website (2009)

Mail

Trans Pacific Marine Debris Survey
PO Box 61901
Honolulu, HI 96839

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