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General, Oceans

System 002 Signs Off for 2022 – Redeployment in Spring 2023

Oceans, Research

The Other Source: Where Does Plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Come From?

Rendering of the Retention Zone of System 03

General, Oceans

Transition to System 03 Begins

General, Oceans

System 002 Signs Off for 2022 – Redeployment in Spring 2023

As we enter winter, it is time to bring our system back to port for scheduled evaluation and upgrades as part of the ongoing transition to the larger and more…

Oceans, Research

The Other Source: Where Does Plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Come From?

Our new study published today in Scientific Reports reveals that 75% to 86% of plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) originates from fishing activities at sea. While…

Oceans, Research

North Atlantic Microplastic Concentrations May Exceed Safe Levels for Marine Life Without Intervention

Our latest research suggests levels of microplastic pollution in the ocean water column may soon exceed safe limits for marine organisms, especially in areas of high plastic concentration.

General, Oceans

First 100,000 KG Removed From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Today, our operation in the Pacific Ocean reached an exciting milestone: The Ocean Cleanup has now officially removed more than 100,000 kg of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch…

General, Oceans

Transition to System 03 Begins

We are preparing for the transition from System 002 to System 03, which will serve as the blueprint for scale-up to full fleet in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Team

The Ocean Cleanup Announces Stacey Santoso as New CFO

The Ocean Cleanup is pleased to welcome Stacey Santoso to our team as our new Chief Financial Officer.

Interceptor 006 in Las Vacas river, Guatemala, after the flash flood. The Interceptor Trashfence suffered some damage and most of the plastic escaped during the flood.

General, Rivers

The Ocean Cleanup Trials New Interceptor in World’s Most Polluting River

The Ocean Cleanup has begun work on intercepting plastic pollution in what we predict to be the heaviest polluting river in the world.

General, Recycling

Sunglasses Out of Stock

We've reached our funding goal with our first ocean plastic product. All of the proceeds go towards our cleanup operations in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Oceans, Research

Using AI to Monitor Plastic Density in the Ocean

Instead of mapping plastic pollution with trawls and airplanes, we have developed a more intelligent and effective way to detect and monitor plastic debris.

General, Oceans

System 002: Mid-Term Evaluation

After finalizing our trials, we have proven technology for our ocean operations – and we can now focus on scaling up from System 002 toward a system that is three…

System 002 Signs Off for 2022 – Redeployment in Spring 2023

The Other Source: Where Does Plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Come From?

Transition to System 03 Begins

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System 002 Signs Off for 2022 – Redeployment in Spring 2023

The Other Source: Where Does Plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Come From?

North Atlantic Microplastic Concentrations May Exceed Safe Levels for Marine Life Without Intervention

First 100,000 KG Removed From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Transition to System 03 Begins

The Ocean Cleanup Announces Stacey Santoso as New CFO

The Ocean Cleanup Trials New Interceptor in World’s Most Polluting River

Sunglasses Out of Stock

Using AI to Monitor Plastic Density in the Ocean

System 002: Mid-Term Evaluation