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Ocean Cleanup Maps River Pollution With AI and Drones
SolutionsFeb 7

Ocean Cleanup Maps River Pollution With AI and Drones

A new smart survey system uses drones, AI cameras, and GPS trackers to map exactly where plastic pollution flows through rivers, helping cities stop trash before it reaches the ocean. The technology is already guiding cleanup solutions in 30 cities worldwide.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Partner to Remove Ocean Plastic
Planet WinsJul 3

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup Partner to Remove Ocean Plastic

Kia just renewed its electric vehicle partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, helping the nonprofit tackle ocean plastic pollution while turning recovered waste into car parts. The collaboration shows how corporate partnerships can drive real environmental progress.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
1949 Whale Song Recording Reveals Ocean's Quieter Past
Planet WinsMar 18

1949 Whale Song Recording Reveals Ocean's Quieter Past

Scientists discovered the oldest whale song ever recorded, captured in 1949 off Bermuda's coast when oceans were far quieter than today. This rare audio treasure gives researchers a baseline to measure how human noise pollution now affects whale communication and survival.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Ocean Cleanup Tackles Plastic at Philippines River
Planet WinsJun 20

Ocean Cleanup Tackles Plastic at Philippines River

A revolutionary barrier system will intercept plastic waste in one of the Philippines' most polluted rivers before it reaches Manila Bay. The Dutch nonprofit believes stopping ocean plastic starts upstream, where just 1,000 rivers carry 80% of the world's river-to-ocean pollution.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Penguins Help Scientists Track Pollution in Remote Oceans
Planet WinsApr 9

Penguins Help Scientists Track Pollution in Remote Oceans

Scientists turned penguins into ocean detectives by fitting them with silicone bands that absorb chemicals from their environment. The innovative tracking method revealed that newer "safer" forever chemicals are spreading globally, even to remote Argentine coasts.

Euronews2 min read
Noise Pollution Harms Birds—But We Know How to Fix It
Planet WinsFeb 11

Noise Pollution Harms Birds—But We Know How to Fix It

New research shows human noise is harming bird reproduction and survival across 160 species worldwide. The good news? Scientists say we already have the tools to reverse the damage.

Phys.org3 min read
Ocean Cleanup Targets 30 Cities to Stop River Plastic
SolutionsFeb 25

Ocean Cleanup Targets 30 Cities to Stop River Plastic

A young inventor's nonprofit is deploying technology in 30 of the world's most polluting cities to prevent ocean plastic before it starts. Their data shows a small number of rivers cause most ocean pollution, and they're stopping it at the source.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Ocean Cleanup Claims It Can Save Oceans for $100M a Year
VideosMay 29

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Manila Bay Gets 5-Year Ocean Cleanup Partnership
Planet WinsJun 4

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Manila Tackles Ocean Plastic with New River Cleanup Tech
SolutionsJan 19

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Ocean Cleanup Removes 53 Million Kg of Plastic from Seas
Planet WinsMay 14

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Subnautica 2 Donates $100K to Clean Ocean Plastic
VideosAug 20

Subnautica 2 Donates $100K to Clean Ocean Plastic

The creators of underwater game Subnautica 2 just donated $100,000 to The Ocean Cleanup, turning virtual ocean healing into real-world impact. Players who spent hours restoring an alien ocean are now helping save Earth's waters.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Satellite Database Detects Ocean Plastic From Space
InnovationFeb 16

Satellite Database Detects Ocean Plastic From Space

Scientists created a breakthrough database that helps satellites spot plastic pollution in the ocean by analyzing how different plastics reflect light. The tool could revolutionize cleanup efforts by tracking debris across vast ocean areas that were previously impossible to monitor.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Ocean Cleanup Hits 100 Scientific Studies on Plastic
InnovationApr 10

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Ocean Cleanup Hits 50 Million Kilos of Plastic Removed
Planet WinsAug 12

Ocean Cleanup Hits 50 Million Kilos of Plastic Removed

A nonprofit fighting ocean pollution just hit a massive milestone: 50 million kilograms of plastic pulled from the world's waters. Their secret weapon combines floating barriers, river interceptors, and AI-powered drones that make cleanup faster than ever.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Ocean Cleanup Pulls 25M Kilos of Plastic From Seas in 2025
Planet WinsFeb 5

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.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Dutch Teen's Ocean Cleanup System Removes Tons of Plastic
InnovationMar 22

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. #

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Kia and Ocean Cleanup Cut 800K Kilos of Plastic in Panama
Acts of KindnessAug 13

Kia and Ocean Cleanup Cut 800K Kilos of Plastic in Panama

Two high-tech river interceptors are stopping plastic waste before it reaches the ocean in Panama City, protecting millions of migratory birds and 30 kilometers of coastline. The partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup shows how corporate backing can turn the tide on pollution.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Subnautica 2 Donates $100K to Clean Up the Ocean
Acts of KindnessAug 19

Subnautica 2 Donates $100K to Clean Up the Ocean

The team behind underwater adventure game Subnautica 2 just gave $100,000 to help remove plastic from the world's oceans. The donation to The Ocean Cleanup marks the studio's continued commitment to protecting the real-life seas that inspired their virtual worlds.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Tokyo Scientists Solve Mystery of Missing Ocean Plastics
Planet WinsJan 20

Tokyo Scientists Solve Mystery of Missing Ocean Plastics

Researchers in Japan discovered where microplastics from farm fertilizer end up after years of puzzling over vanished ocean pollution. The breakthrough reveals that beaches act as temporary traps, catching plastic before it disappears into unknown ocean locations.

Phys.org - Earth2 min read

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