A simple diving trip led an 18-year-old to build a system to pull plastic from the ocean

Inspired by a beach clean-up day, an 18-year-old innovator envisioned a groundbreaking solution for ocean pollution. By applying his understanding of how currents move and where debris gathers, he crafted a plan for passive collection systems. This inventive strategy ignited worldwide discussions and elevated the issue of ocean waste to a global platform.