Ocean Cleanup Uses AI to Hunt Plastic in the Pacific
The Ocean Cleanup is launching a game-changing strategy this summer that uses AI and drones to find plastic hotspots in real time. It's like a weather forecast, but for tracking ocean trash.
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Manila Tackles Ocean Plastic with New River Cleanup Tech
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its high-tech river cleanup program to Manila, targeting plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. The Philippines contributes 0.75 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic to the ocean annually.
Ocean Cleanup Pulls 25M Kilos of Plastic From Seas in 2025
The Ocean Cleanup just had its biggest year yet, removing over 25 million kilograms of plastic from the world's waters in 2025. The Dutch nonprofit is now shifting strategy to stop pollution at its source before it ever reaches the ocean.
Fort Fisher Beach Cleanup Unites Community on World Ocean Day
Volunteers in North Carolina are rolling up their sleeves for a beach cleanup that celebrates World Ocean Day and proves ocean conservation is a team sport. The Fort Fisher Aquarium is turning a global awareness day into local action.
Hyundai Glovis Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership to 2030
A South Korean shipping company has extended its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup through 2030, building on efforts that have already removed 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's waters. Their camera-equipped ships are mapping ocean trash to make cleanup faster and smarter.
Florida's World Ocean Day Draws Families to Beach Cleanup
Thousands of Florida families will gather at North Jetty Park on June 6 for a free celebration combining beach cleanups, ocean education, and community fun. The third annual World Ocean Day event aims to inspire everyday people to protect the Gulf Coast's marine ecosystems.
Ocean Cleanup Removes 45 Million Kg of Plastic from Seas
The Ocean Cleanup has pulled more than 45 million kilograms of plastic from oceans and rivers, the largest haul by any single project worldwide. The milestone proves cleanup technology works at scale, though it also shows just how much plastic still flows into our waters every day.
Hyundai Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership Through 2030
A South Korean shipping company is expanding its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, helping remove 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's oceans since 2023. Half of the global camera network tracking ocean plastic now sits on Hyundai Glovis vessels.
Ocean Cleanup Claims It Can Save Oceans for $100M a Year
A young engineer who saw more plastic than fish while diving as a teenager has now removed 50,000 tonnes of trash from waterways and says he can clean the world's oceans in just ten years. His solution targets the 1% of rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.
Manila Bay Gets 5-Year Ocean Cleanup Partnership
The Philippines is teaming up with The Ocean Cleanup to restore Manila Bay's polluted waters. The five-year partnership brings cutting-edge technology and proven methods to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic waterways.
Ocean Cleanup Removes 53 Million Kg of Plastic from Seas
A Netherlands-based nonprofit has achieved the largest ocean cleanup in history, pulling over 53 million kilograms of plastic from the world's oceans. Their innovative system targets both ocean gyres and river sources to reduce plastic pollution by 90% by 2040.
Costa Rica Rallies 51 Sites for Ocean Cleanup Saturday
More than 50 beaches and waterways across Costa Rica will welcome volunteers this Saturday for the country's sixth National Ocean Cleanup. The effort combines environmental action with a celebration of 30 years protecting coastal ecosystems.
LA's Ocean Day Sparks Five Beach Cleanups This June
Los Angeles is transforming World Ocean Day into a month-long celebration with five community beach cleanups happening across the coastline. From cosplay-themed conservation to veteran-led efforts, thousands of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to protect local waters.
Kia and Ocean Cleanup Turn Trash Into Car Parts
Automaker Kia is partnering with The Ocean Cleanup to transform recovered ocean plastic into vehicle components. The collaboration tackles marine pollution while proving waste can become valuable resources.
Ocean Cleanup Hits 100 Scientific Studies on Plastic
A decade of research has produced 100 peer-reviewed studies helping scientists understand and fight ocean plastic pollution. The Ocean Cleanup's journey includes flying over garbage patches, diving beneath research vessels, and even a call from the Secret Service.
Ocean Cleanup System Successfully Catching Pacific Trash
After a rocky start with broken parts and failed attempts, the Ocean Cleanup's massive floating device is finally working in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The system now captures everything from fishing nets to tiny microplastics using just ocean currents.
Dutch Teen's Ocean Cleanup System Removes Tons of Plastic
A Dutch inventor started designing ocean cleanup technology as a teenager and has now deployed systems that use ocean currents and solar power to collect plastic waste. Experts say the approach offers real promise for tackling pollution at scale. #
Sailors Join AI Ocean Cleanup in Pacific Garbage Patch
Racing sailors are becoming citizen scientists, using AI cameras to map plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Ocean Cleanup is equipping Pacific Cup competitors with smart technology to detect debris and target future cleanup missions.
Kia and Ocean Cleanup Block 175 Tons of LA River Plastic
A partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup has stopped 175 tons of plastic waste from reaching the Pacific Ocean, and they're just getting started. The project is now expanding to protect LA's waters ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
Teen's Ocean Cleanup Project Removes 45 Million Kg of Plastic
A project started by a frustrated teenager has pulled more than 45 million kilograms of plastic from the world's oceans and aims to clean 90% of marine plastic by 2040. The Ocean Cleanup now operates between Hawaii and California while expanding to rivers and coastal cities.
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