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This is not AI. All this plastic pollution would end up in the Gulf of Honduras, if not intercepted.

The moment we knew cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch was possible

We are not currently in the GPGP. Our focus is on improving operations for enhanced efficiency.

Watch our ocean update video: https://youtu.be/OYrXldOVkn4?si=b9CuANxp-Vt340t9

Reversing an environmental disaster

Explore the current impact of our operations in Guatemala and the strategic goals we are working towards. This video provides direct insights from both the local community and our dedicated team.

Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/X7DYXrP3wvs

The end is in sight: stopping plastic pollution in the Gulf of Honduras

The Ocean Cleanup has deployed its largest Interceptor in the Gulf of Honduras, initiating a data-driven coastal sweep. This project combines cutting-edge technology with local action and a partnership with the Guatemalan Ministry of Environment to eradicate plastic pollution at scale.

This initiative protects marine life, safeguards coastal communities, and delivers significant environmental and social impact. Stay updated by subscribing here. Learn more and support their mission at theoceancleanup.com. Follow The Ocean Cleanup on social media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Intercepting trash in Guatemala

Interceptor 021 achieved its first major success just two days ago, intercepting a significant flush of trash.

This crucial operation prevented a large volume of waste from polluting the delicate ecosystem of the Gulf of Honduras.

New milestone: 10,000 extractions of river waste

Without intervention, these materials would have otherwise entered our oceans.

Their successful diversion prevented significant marine pollution.

If all goes well, the Gulf of Honduras could stay clean for the first time in decades

Our mission is to restore the Gulf of Honduras to its pristine condition.

We achieve this by intercepting plastic before it reaches the ocean and conducting data-driven coastal cleanups to remove existing pollution.

World Cleanup Day 2025

We reflect on the significant impact achieved by local communities and partners.

Their dedicated efforts successfully cleaned up beaches, mangroves, and coastlines, making a lasting difference.

Our Interceptors' impact in Kingston, Jamaica

This year, we intercepted over 2,000 tons of trash from Kingston's gullies, preventing it from entering the Caribbean Sea.

This crucial removal restores the marine environment and positively impacts local fishing communities, whose catches were previously undermined by plastic pollution.

Working towards cleaner oceans

September marked a period of significant activity for The Ocean Cleanup. The team continued its vital mission to remove plastic pollution from the world's oceans and rivers.

Key efforts focused on System 002 (Jenny) operations within the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, successfully extracting substantial amounts of plastic debris. Preparations also advanced for upcoming river cleanup initiatives, expanding the scope of their environmental impact.

These ongoing operations underscore the organization's unwavering commitment to fostering a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.

Preventing trash from reaching the ocean and cleaning it up is not impossible.

Is there hope for a cleaner river and ocean? 📍Cisadane River 🇮🇩

30 Fridges in the latest Interceptor catch in Jamaica

Interceptors collect trash AND data for upstream change

The Ocean Cleanup tackles plastic pollution by intercepting it in rivers, preventing it from reaching our oceans. This buys crucial time as upstream solutions, addressing the entire plastic lifecycle from production to disposal, are developed.

Our Interceptors not only collect plastic but also vital data on global emissions. This data is actively provided to governments and policymakers to drive systemic change. Concurrently, we clean up existing pollution, like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, preventing its degradation into dangerous microplastics.

Every kilogram of plastic prevented from entering the ocean is a victory for ecosystems, coastal economies, and future generations. Learn more: theoceancleanup.com

40,000,000 kg of trash are no longer polluting our rivers and oceans.

So far, so good.

Analyzing our plastic catch from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Last week, we collaborated with @SustainableCoastlinesHawaii to analyze 12,000 kg of plastic. This debris was collected in 2024 using System 03.

Our objective is to identify the sources and geographic origins of this plastic. We will also compare data from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch with plastic found on Hawaii's shorelines.

Is the plastic pollution problem unsolvable? We don't think so.

LATEST from Interceptor 007 in Los Angeles, 🇺🇸

Stopping trash from reaching the Panama Bay

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection

“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.

Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.

 

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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection