Trash Island: Is It a Myth? | The Ocean Cleanup

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Isn't there a floating island of trash somewhere in the middle of the ocean?
01:34 If the garbage patch is three times the size of France, why can't we see this continental-sized plastic island?
02:53 Why can't we just throw all the trash into a volcano and have it turn into lava?
03:41 How does plastic end up in the ocean if someone leaves it on the street or forest?
05:49 How does the density of plastic in this area (Great Pacific Garbage Patch) compare to any other area in the ocean?
07:20 Why are there no satellite images of the 'plastic island'?
08:28 What are we doing about this island of trash?
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[lkelly]

You two did a perfect discussion in this video. Please do more. I have sailed thru several garbage patches and the sadness that over comes you is shocking. It makes you realize how small our plant is...

[fuzybear]

Questions for the team:
Have you studied much of the waste that has sunken deeper into the Ocean? What percentage is at the surface? Or percent at X depth?

Are there other groups that are helping in your effort, or want to expand to other parts of the world with your cleanup?

How many countries or communities have signed up for a Interceptors?

Much love <3

[Nekrn]

Very glad for this video. I often discuss this with people who have critical thinking. It is hard to explain them why this process is important. I am glad you picked up these comment questions, I feel like I've seen them a million times now. Lets hope people with these questions will stomble over the video. I know I will use this the next time I see them again asking. It also helped me understand it even better. Thank you very much for this very chill vibe video without much fancy music or close up drone shots. Made it much more authentic!

[mattheweanfeldman]

I learned a lot, thanks! I always thought the garbage patch was more visible

[filip]

The work you guys do is simply beyond words. And to talk about the gravity of the situation while also dismissing the narrow minded beliefs that there’s an actual island. My hat goes off to you! Merci beaucoup et Bonne chance!

[KyleB_RCR]

Thank you all for your commitment to cleaning up the earth, beaches and especially Oceans! We are greatful!!

[smallfootprint]

I have almost no trash on trash day. I try to buy mostly unprocessed, unpackaged foods. I'm not a zero waste person, but I'm doing better than I used to. Videos like this help keep the problem in front view, but it is a drop in the bucket. Makes me feel better to know that I'm doing my part. It will always make things better to eat plant based, and grow as much as possible. Even a tomato plant in a window will help. I watch the teams on Namibia capturing the seals to get the fishing lines, ropes, and other trash which are choking the animals, off them. It's very easy to see the damage done to sea life.

[onelovemon]

I am in awe of the workers involved in these projects. This is revolutionary

[brandonb]

Been following for a long time, and I'm finally asking about things I haven't yet heard addressed. Two questions: what, if anything, is the Ocean Cleanup doing about microplastics, and are you studying how to get plastic that is not close to the surface? Thanks for the great work guys, Boyan and your whole team are such an inspiration!!!

[ginnachen]

Questions
1) How do big fish swim in and out of the nets? How are we ensuring we are not catching fish?
2) What has been the most interesting/strange/scary things you have caught outside of plastic?

[kentcheong]

Thank you to the Ocean Cleanup Team and it's partners.

[freudsigmund]

Interesting to hear these questions answered. I would be interested to know if The Ocean Cleanup has ever been into contact with Ocean Conservation Namibia. The latter being an organization focussed on the immediate effect the ocean trash has on the marine life (mainly seals).

[stevenabel]

I appreciate what the Ocean Cleanup is doing. Thank you.

[iraitzacho]

Thanks to all Ocean Clean up Team!
You are doing and amazing job.

[veejay]

One of the most value adding activities in the world. Thank you.

[gup]

Incentive buy backs for fishermen to bring their worn out gear back to be properly disposed of. It is a death trap for all marine life to just throw it overboard.
Stop using single use plastics!
Buy bulk with re-usable containers and bags, it's easy!
Thanks for all you do!!!
☮

[Furyous]

These people need more support! They are doing actual work to help instead of just whining and nagging ‘greta’

[KnightSlasher]

We all hoped it was a myth but hopefully with your guys amazing efforts it will become one

[theendoftheworld]

I really appreciate you guys taking the time to ask these absolute nematoad questions. Even though they are basic they are important to understand

[stuartsmith]

Excellent work guys please keep it up ❤