Dutch engineers have developed a massive 600-meter-long floating ocean vacuum designed to capture and remove huge amounts of plastic waste from the world’s oceans. This innovative system drifts with natural currents, funneling debris into a central collection area without harming marine life. Important Details: • Part of a large-scale effort to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch • Uses the power of wind, waves, and ocean currents—no fuel required • The long floating barrier guides plastic tow