The amount of rubbish in our Oceans has become a critical issue for the well-being of the planet. According to the World Economic Forum, unless things change, by 2050 the oceans are expected to contain more plastics than fish (by weight).
The Ocean Cleanup System 001 floating in the lagoon in front of the assesmbly yard – image courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup. At present there are five areas of the world where ocean currents concentrate the plastics in the world’s oceans. The largest of these is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,…
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