Crew Offshore: What It Takes to Clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest accumulation of floating ocean plastic in the world, containing approximately 100,000 tonnes of plastic (equivalent to more than 740 Boeing 777s). It is located halfway between Hawaii and California, over 2400 km (1500 miles) from civilization. Our offshore crew spends seven weeks at a time in the GPGP; we asked them what's the hardest part of their job and why they do it.

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[JenialB]

You may not hear it now, but future humanity says Thank You!

[KeePenne]

You're all giving the world an amazing gift! Thank you!

[rebalyon]

It is wonderful to meet the amazing people who make this happen. Thank each and every one of you 🎉

[aye]

You guys are real life heroes. Thank you!

[dennisc]

Nice to see an organization that solves a problem. So many people talk and complain about a problem but do nothing.

[itsnotme]

Big THANKS to all involved at The Ocean Cleanup!! Hope someday soon you won't be needed out there anymore and can find new work. Like curing cancer? That's next on the list. LOL Keep good spirits!

[jamesjefferies]

I love watching these videos because it gives me comfort to know there are people like you out there. May the wind always be at your back.

[AnjiDuff]

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!
What you are doing is so important and appreciated by our future generations. Most important job besides saving the aquatic life.
Thank you.

[buzzinalong]

Keep spreading the word about these people at The Ocean Cleanup. They are doing a terrific job and doing more to save the planet than any politician I know of.

[ingridwatsup]

Ocean Clean uppers! You have no idea how greatful we land dwellers are that you clean up our rivers and seas! THANK ❤ YOU

[ellimae]

Ever little bit helps.. You guys are amazing and I personally thank you all for your hard work to give out Marie life a better chance of survival.

[Erock]

These folks are heroes of humanity and deserve a huge thank you and to be taken care of well!

[Cv]

Thank you. You give humanity hope. Future generations will continue this hard work. I hope I’m able to help one day.

[anneirenej]

To the crew and all the staff Thank You so much for doing this crucial job. ❤❤❤

[nicollegarty]

I get so full of energy knowing the oceans and other waterways are getting cleaned around the 🌎🌍🙏🏼

[jenaemarieAZ]

Thank you all for stepping up and tackling a longterm problem in our oceans!

[yanettceleste]

Gracias por su gran trabajo.Dios los bendiga 😊🙏❤️🌍

[stayhealthy]

Feel so happy and so sad at the same time !!
Im very anxious about the futur for my childs !!!
Thank you guys for all that work !!
You are a glimmer of hope in all this darkness !!! ❤

[Bowhuntersgoxzx]

I live (land locked) in Kansas and I say Bless you all for cleaning our Oceans!

[maxracingthedoctor]

So proud of you guys❤ continue like this. We appreciate so much your job. 😊