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SUFB 658: An Update On The Ocean Clean Up Project

SUFB 658: An Update On The Ocean Clean Up Project

FromHow To Protect The Ocean


SUFB 658: An Update On The Ocean Clean Up Project

FromHow To Protect The Ocean

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Dec 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Ocean Clean Up Project was deployed in September with much anticipation of the world. The goal: Clean up the Pacific Garbage Patch. A lofty goal surrounded with a lot of controversy from the science and conservation fields; however, many media outlets were promoting the heck out of the project as a feel good project.  I have been very critical of the program relating to various criticism shared by the Marine Science and Conservation community.  The Clean Up Project device reached the Great Pacific Garbage Patch recently; however, it has not cleaned up anything. The device is not working the way it should. It is not moving fast enough to pick up the trash in the water. Boyan Slant released a statement saying that his team is working on the problem.  There may be some good that comes out of this project, which I discuss in this episode. Check it out. Share your thoughts in the Facebook Group about this episode: http://www.speakupforblue.com/group Take advantage of our Sponsor's, Grove Collaborative, holiday deal for eco-friendly products: http://www.speakupforblue.com/holiday.
Released:
Dec 18, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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The host, Andrew Lewin, helps you overcome the problems of the ocean by discussing the latest ocean news and studies that will help you make more informed decisions in your life so you can live for a better ocean.