Ocean Cleaning Boat Reduces Microplastics | Our Ocean

A new ocean cleaning boat is helping eliminate microplastics and other marine pollution! See how it protects ocean ecosystems and learn how similar inventions have inspired its creation.
Chen Szu-ying and her team are cleaning up ocean trash, just as Boyan Slat is doing with The Ocean Cleanup. But instead of collecting trash from rivers or the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Chen’s project focuses on retrieving trash from ports and coastal waters. The team has created the equivalent of an autonomous ocean garbage truck. This remote-controlled water craft is designed specifically for collecting marine debris, and the team behind the project looks forward to taking its invention global.
In the first episode of this five-part series, we delve into the process behind creating this innovative ocean cleaner. Follow along as we witness the experimentation that goes into designing something as delicate yet important as the Azure Fighter cleaning craft. Interviews with the team reveal the factors that influence the outcome of ocean cleaning projects, as well as the challenges that teams like these face. At the same time, they shine a light on why cleaning up harbors and ports is just as important as cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Chapters:
00:00 - Reducing Marine Microplastics Through Innovation
01:20 - Our Ocean: The Fight for Sustainability
02:17 - How Marine Waste Arrives in Taiwan
03:37 - Different Methods of Trash Collection
05:30 - The Challenges of Deploying Harbor-Cleaning Boats
06:01 - Dangers of Plastic Waste
07:01 - Creating an Automated Ocean Vacuum Cleaner
09:30 - Azure Fighter Prototype Craft
12:01 - Design Improvements to Azure Fighter 2.0
14:52 - Funding Ocean Cleanup Projects
18:38 - Crowdfunding Advances the Project
19:28 - Tackling the World’s Marine Debris Problem
#TheOceanCleanup #OurOcean #TaiwanPlus #microplastics #oceanpollution #sustainability
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It's time to put our oceans first.
Our Ocean: The Fight for Sustainability is a five-part documentary series that presents innovative ways to sustain the environment most precious to us. All these methods come from the islands of Taiwan and aim to highlight the connection we as humans should have with our oceans. Join us as we explore the methods we can use to protect marine habitats, as well as how these methods can be expanded into other areas of the world.
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[@kyuhyeonkimnathan]

Wow..!

[@taiwanplusdocs]

🤩 Thank you! EP2 of "Our Ocean" is now available at: ruclips.net/video/ZIKDk7S-juk/видео.html. Stay tuned for more content!

[@owenschicker9211]

Awesome documentary!

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Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed the documentary! We appreciate your support. EP2 of "Our Ocean" is now available at: ruclips.net/video/ZIKDk7S-juk/видео.html. Stay tuned for more exciting content on TaiwanPlus Docs!

[@edra1837]

love how taiwanese are putting the good effort

[@taiwanplusdocs]

Thanks for the love! We admire the dedication of the Taiwanese people. You could also watch EP2 of "Our Ocean" at: ruclips.net/video/ZIKDk7S-juk/видео.html. More inspiring stories coming your way on TaiwanPlus Docs!

[@wholesomenessprints]

We cannot have enough awareness on this global topic to create change and it’s great to see this from the perspective of Taiwan. Looking forward for the next episode! ❤

[@taiwanplusdocs]

Thank you! We appreciate your awareness and enthusiasm for this global topic. 🌍 Raising global awareness is crucial, and we're thrilled to present it from Taiwan's unique perspective! Catch EP2 here: ruclips.net/video/ZIKDk7S-juk/видео.html. New episodes every week! ❤️ #OurOcean