Deploy ocean barriers to catch debris
The Ocean Cleanup develops and deploys systems to scoop up the debris in ocean gyres. It uses barriers pushed by wind and current.
Every year, over 8 million tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans
Benefits
- Tackles plastic in the densest accumulation zones in our ocean
- Uses the natural oceanic forces to reduce energy needed to navigate the patches
Challenges
- The Ocean Cleanup system only collects plastic on the surface of the ocean
- It is expensive and time intensive, without addressing the source of the pollution
Making A Difference
The Ocean Cleanup systems are estimated to remove 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage patch in just five years.
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