Ocean Cleanup device redeployed to trap plastic in Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Ocean Cleanup project aims to remove plastic debris from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch using a floating U-shaped barrier. Initially, System 001 faced challenges in retaining collected trash and maintaining speed, leading to structural failures. An upgraded version, System 001B, has been redeployed with design improvements such as reduced size, inflatable buoys, and a potential sea anchor to enhance performance.

What is the primary objective of the Ocean Cleanup project?

• To explore marine life

• To build underwater cities

• To clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

• To create artificial islands

What was one of the main issues faced by System 001 during its initial deployment?

• It was too small to be effective

• It struggled to maintain sufficient speeds

• It could not catch any plastic waste

• It was too expensive to operate

What structural problem did System 001 encounter?

• It broke apart under constant winds and waves

• It sank to the ocean floor

• It was stolen by pirates

• It was eaten by marine animals

What is one of the new features added to System 001B?

• Solar panels for energy

• Inflatable buoys for propulsion

• A built-in recycling plant

• A GPS tracking system

What alternative method is proposed if the buoys fail to propel System 001B?

• Using solar sails

• Attaching a parachute-like sea anchor

• Deploying underwater propellers

• Installing jet engines