Before deploying Interceptors, The Ocean Cleanup's researchers utilize the Smart River Survey to understand river pollution. This advanced tool integrates drones, AI, GPS drifters, and local insights, gathering vital data to effectively tackle plastic pollution.

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Interceptor 016 has achieved its first successful operation of the year. This significant catch occurred in Balmagie Gully, Jamaica.

This initial success marks an important milestone, setting a positive precedent for ongoing efforts in the region.

Rivers are major conduits for waste flowing from land to the ocean. Our 30 Cities Program aims to combat this by strategically scaling Interceptor technology in the most polluted waterways.

First deployments of this program are expected in the coming months. This initiative focuses on expanding our Interceptor technology to critical locations.

Follow our progress as we announce new deployments soon.

Thank you for your interest in helping us achieve clean oceans. We've launched a new volunteer database to connect passionate individuals with hands-on opportunities in countries where support is most needed.

By signing up, you enable our local partners to reach out for on-ground assistance with vital activities. These include coastal and mangrove cleanups, awareness campaigns, citizen science projects, and other crucial initiatives.

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The new year has begun with important work. Interceptor 022 in Rio Abajo, Panama, recently received a significant upgrade.

It now features two new barriers, designed to boost its efficiency and prevent even more trash from reaching the ocean.

Our ocean cleanup system undergoes continuous testing and efficiency improvements. This year, our primary objective is to scale up river technology.

By deploying Interceptors in 30 key cities, we aim to reduce plastic flow from rivers to the ocean by up to one-third by 2030.

July saw The Ocean Cleanup advance its mission to clear ocean plastic. Efforts concentrated on active cleanup operations and vital research.

Progress included deploying and refining innovative systems. Teams diligently collected substantial debris, fostering healthier marine ecosystems.

The organization remains committed to its long-term goals, supported by dedicated staff and global partners. Further updates will detail specific achievements.

Our initial vision has successfully become a reality.

Stay tuned for more updates on our ocean operations, expected later this week.

Our technology can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with net benefits far outweighing potential downsides. We are enhancing cleanup efficiency through basin and drone tests, continuously mapping plastic accumulations to catch more in less time.

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An unprecedented event recently occurred in Guatemala: "trash tsunamis" were intercepted on two consecutive days.

This marks the first time such back-to-back environmental challenges have been successfully addressed.

Our initiative, which faced an initial setback in 2022, has since achieved a significant milestone. To date, we have successfully prevented over 23,600,000 kg of material from entering the vital Gulf of Honduras ecosystem.

This remarkable progress underscores our commitment and impact. We now look forward, eager to define the next phase of our mission and continue our efforts.

Between 100,000 and 300,000 tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans via rivers annually, adding to the 100,000 tons already polluting the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This urgent global mission demands immediate action.

Solving this requires a multifaceted approach: intercepting river plastic, cleaning up existing pollution, fostering partnerships, and securing worldwide support. This vital work is already underway.

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Our local partner, Marea Verde, recently discovered a surprising array of items within the Interceptor 022 catch from Rio Abajo. 🇵🇦

These unexpected findings highlight the diverse and often unusual debris polluting our waterways, underscoring the critical need for continued cleanup efforts and improved waste management.

Interceptors are slated for deployment in Mumbai, India.

This initiative, a collaboration with the Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation, aims to combat plastic pollution in the nation's rivers.