Most of the plastic is broken down into tiny fragments smaller than a grain of rice, making traditional "scooping" impossible without harming marine life.
Large, U-shaped floating barriers (System 001 and its successors) that act like an artificial coastline. [S9E17] Upgrade
The episode highlights the iterative nature of this technology—moving from early experimental designs to more robust, "upgraded" versions that can withstand the harsh conditions of the open ocean. 🔬 The Informative Truth Most of the plastic is broken down into
Using the ocean's natural currents, the system concentrates plastic in a central "retention zone" where it can be periodically collected by ships and hauled back to land for recycling. [S9E17] Upgrade