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Plastic extraction #106 from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch:

The Ocean Cleanup

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Von Doss1 year ago

@BoyanSlat Can we add the weight for every catch? I think people could miss the shear size of these hauls.

Elmer McPhilly1 year ago

Are you guys hiring. I would love to do a few months

The Ocean Cleanup1 year ago

Thanks for your interest! We're hiring for various roles across the team, but they're mostly long-term positions. Check out our Careers page to find what would suit you best:

Larry Leonidas1 year ago

It’s mostly Philippines and India

ProHuman1 year ago

This is what can be achieved with a positive outlook towards the future. Well done.

Mícheál1 year ago

One of the greatest human endeavors of our time. Thank you.

Soda_Keno1 year ago

Humans are so filthy

Skies 💕1 year ago

Thank you! I will continue to support your work. 🙏

Gaby 🇦🇷1 year ago

@BoyanSlat Wow! Have you calculated how mucho you have decreased the surface of the patch and do you know how much is left? I can’t believe the things that are floating there 🤦🏼‍♀️

The Wizard Writa Obscura1 year ago

Some day I'll fund your operations with my novel/film. #TheCoralWhale💮🐋

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