CLEAN : Ocean Cleanup ship sweeps first Pacific plastic

The video discusses a project aimed at cleaning the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It highlights the successful implementation of a cleanup system that captures plastic of various sizes, marking the first time such a feat has been achieved. The system uses a parachute anchor to maintain speed differences, allowing plastic to float into it naturally. The goal is to clean half of the garbage patch in five years, removing approximately 15,000 metric tons of plastic annually. The video also touches on the types of debris found and their impact on marine life.

What is the significance of the first time plastic has been harvested from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Describe the method used to ensure that plastic can float into the cleanup system.

What is the main goal of the cleanup system announced for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

What types of debris have been found in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

How does the size of plastic debris change over time in the ocean?