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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.
Four Pacific island nations just announced plans to create one of the world's largest connected ocean reserves, protecting some of the planet's most biodiverse coral reef ecosystems. Papua New Guinea has already committed to protecting an area the size of Great Britain as a no-fishing zone.
Scientists are using GPS trackers on abandoned fishing nets to create the first moving map of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Yacht racers and researchers teamed up to deploy 144 ocean drifters and tag 27 ghost nets.
Scientists using a revolutionary technique discovered mysterious plate-like structures deep beneath the Pacific Ocean where nothing should exist. The finding could rewrite our understanding of how Earth's interior works and shapes our planet's surface.
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.
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.
Scientists and conservationists are making unprecedented progress protecting our oceans, from removing millions of pounds of trash to restoring coral reefs and saving whale populations. World Oceans Day on June 8 celebrates these wins while inspiring more people to join the effort.
A new study proves we can remove 80% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in just 10 years. After three years of real-world testing, scientists now have a proven plan to clean one of the ocean's most polluted regions.
Scientists confirm their cleanup efforts in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch are working without harming marine life. After years of research and innovation, teams are successfully removing massive amounts of plastic while protecting ocean ecosystems.
A family of three survived nearly a week stranded at sea after their boat engine failed, rescued by Coast Guard crews who spotted their tiny skiff in rough waters after midnight. The dramatic rescue spanned 14,000 square miles of ocean and brought everyone home safely.
Marine researchers have identified 24 new deep-sea species in the Pacific Ocean, including an entirely new superfamily that represents a rare evolutionary discovery. The findings are helping scientists map one of Earth's least understood ecosystems.
Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler just became the first American woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean, smashing both the women's and men's speed records. She completed the 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii in just under 44 days.
Small island nations are leading a powerful call for packaging companies to redesign products that overwhelm their shores and waters. With limited infrastructure and land, these communities are showing the world what real solutions look like.
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.
Scientists discovered dozens of coastal species living and reproducing on floating plastic debris over 1,000 miles from shore. What was once seen only as environmental disaster is now revealing unexpected biological complexity.
The Ocean Cleanup is working to partner with Fiji to fight plastic pollution affecting Pacific islands. The global nonprofit wants to support local communities facing environmental challenges they didn't create.
Researchers have formally named a new deep-sea coral species after the Star Wars character, found thriving in complete darkness near Hawaii and the Mariana Trench. The playful discovery reveals the tropical western Pacific may be a hidden hotspot for rare deep-ocean life.
Colorful zoantharians look identical in Brazil and Okinawa despite being separated by thousands of miles, puzzling scientists who discovered they may be nature's ultimate ocean travelers. As climate change threatens traditional coral reefs, these resilient creatures are thriving and offering hope for the future of our oceans.
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.
While one-third of Pacific fish contain microplastics, new research reveals some island nations have cracked the code on keeping their waters clean. Vanuatu's fish show just 5% contamination, proving remote islands can protect their ocean food supply.
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