Vlad

Slashdot writes about an armada of 29.000 rubber ducks headed towards the British beaches. The toys felt overboard a container ship in 1992 and since them have floated across the oceans. Now they’re heading straight towards Britain’s south-west beaches.

Covered by the Daily Mail:

The toys have helped researchers to chart the great ocean currents because when they are spotted bobbing on the waves they are much more likely to be reported to the authorities than the floats which scientists normally use.

And because the toys are made of durable plastic and are sealed watertight, they have been able to survive years adrift at the mercy of the elements.

Photo of floating ducks is not from said flock but from a contest/race and was taken by The South Bruce Peninsular.