The idea to clean the garbage patches started with Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, in 2012. The winter season in the North Pacific is often accompanied by stormy seas In the case of a particularly severe storm, the system can be temporarily withdrawn from operation. We track the latest weather forecasts to plan our route to avoid storms and to identify areas where cleaning conditions are most optimal. We closely monitor the loads on the system, and we adapt the speed and span during rough seas. SURVIVING STORMSĪs the cleanup systems must remain in the GPGP for long periods (sometimes under extremely harsh conditions), it is crucial that our systems can withstand ocean forces. For more about our approach to topics like these, see our Environment page. We are also committed to offsetting all carbon emissions associated with the System 03 operations. The data also helps improve the global understanding of the ecosystem in the GPGP. You can also read more about our environmental protection measures in greater detail in this update.įurthermore, System 03 provides a unique platform for scientific research investigating the sources, fate, and impacts of plastic pollution in the open ocean. In the gallery below, you can learn more about how we keep marine wildlife safe during our cleaning operations. Monitoring data has confirmed that our operations are having only minimal effects on the environment.
We also have trained independent observers on board the vessels each trip to monitor any interactions with protected species (such as turtles or whales) in the area.
System 03, our current ocean cleaning technology, has deterrents, cameras, escape aids, and other features to minimize risk to marine wildlife. Since our operations began, we have conducted continuous research in the laboratory and the field, aiming to optimize our positive impact consistently. Our mission is intended to benefit the ocean and its inhabitants, so we place protection of the marine environment and mitigation of any negative impact of our operations at the forefront of our ocean cleaning operations. We aim to rid the oceans of plastic in the most responsible way possible.
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