# Oceanic Trash-Trapping Contraptions The Ocean Cleanup Project's Prototype Captures Ocean Trash By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-cleanup-project References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/som-beijing-greenland-center/43989/) & [theoceancleanup](http://www.theoceancleanup.com/press/press-releases-show/item/the-ocean-cleanup-unveils-first-prototype/) The Ocean Cleanup Project pioneered by Dutch entrepreneur Boyan Slat has finally unveiled its high-tech ocean trash-catching barrier prototype. This particular artificial barrier makes use of a set of extremely long [floating arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboturtle) that, powered by the natural currents and the ebb and flow of the ocean tide, gather and capture [plastic waste littering the oceans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-largest-ocean-dispute). The prototype, which measures somewhere in the region of 100 meters, is equipped with an army of [sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-cleaning-device) that monitor its activities on the ocean as well as its physical load. The Ocean Cleanup Project's trash-collecting arm prototype is a welcome innovation in that it effectively and efficiently gathers plastic waste from the ocean in a non-invasive manner. What's even more encouraging is the fact that more prototypes are set to be installed in other patches of ocean in different regions of the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Oceanic Trash Removal:** The development of innovative concepts and technologies to effectively collect and remove plastic waste from the oceans. - **Autonomous Oceanic Trash Collection:** Utilizing autonomous technologies and AI to optimize the efficiency and accuracy of oceanic trash collection. - **Sustainable Ocean Cleanup Solutions:** Developing eco-friendly and sustainable approaches to oceanic trash removal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Environmental Engineering:** The creation and implementation of new technologies to reduce and eliminate plastic waste in the oceans. - **Marine Technology:** Developing new techniques and technologies to optimize the collection and removal of oceanic trash. - **Renewable Energy:** Using renewable energy sources to power oceanic trash collection technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oyster-Harvesting Water Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-robot.md) - [Bionic Fishing-Tracking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-positioning-fish.md) - [Sustainable Repurposed Plastic Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-ocean-plastic-mouse.md) - [Autonomous Aquafarming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivation-robot.md) - [Aquatic Floating Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-marine-farm.md) - [Ocean Data Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cstar.md) - [Self-Surfacing Fishing Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeless-riser.md) - [Ocean-Themed Fundraisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamseas.md) - [Sea Urchin-Sucking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-robot.md)