The ships, the MV Adventure and the MV Pacific Explorer, were part of a joint venture between the Ocean Cleanup and the non-profit organization, The Ocean Conservancy. The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch company, is a leader in developing innovative solutions for plastic pollution. The Ocean Conservancy, a US-based organization, focuses on ocean conservation and advocacy. The two ships, equipped with advanced technologies, were deployed to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive accumulation of plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean.

The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit organization dedicated to removing plastic from the ocean. They have developed a system called the Interceptor, which is designed to capture and remove plastic waste from rivers and coastal areas. The Interceptor is a large, floating barrier that uses a combination of physical and mechanical methods to trap and collect plastic. The Ocean Cleanup has been successful in removing millions of pounds of plastic from the ocean. They have also been able to demonstrate the effectiveness of their technology in real-world settings.

This system is designed to collect plastic waste from the ocean. The Bay Area team, led by the nonprofit organization Ocean Cleanup, is working to address the growing threat of plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The team has been working on this project for years, and they are making significant progress. Ocean Cleanup’s system is a combination of different technologies, including:
* **Floating barriers:** These barriers are designed to trap plastic waste before it enters the ocean.

He believes that the community’s commitment to the project and the support from local government officials are crucial for its success. This optimism stems from the recent progress made in the cleanup efforts. Slat’s team has been working diligently to remove debris and hazardous materials from the site.