Tag: Ben Lecomte
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We’re One Step Closer To Solving The Ocean Plastic Crisis, Here’s How | The Swim
In 2018, Ben Lecomte attempted a historic first – swimming across the Pacific Ocean. The expedition resulted in the collection of invaluable scientific data that could help find a solution for the plastic pollution problem in our oceans.
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Ben Lecomte: Ultra endurance swimmer and environmental activist
Ben Lecomte is an ultra-endurance swimmer and the first person to complete a cross-Atlantic ocean swim without a kickboard. He has also swum through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to raise awareness for sustainability and the impact of plastic pollution. He was named one of the World’s 50 Most Adventurous Open Water Swimmers in 2019…
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Sydney: What is Really in Our Clothes?
In Sydney, our panel of experts discuss what is really in our clothing, and how consumer, industry and government can all work together to make better choices for our planet. Hosted at the iconic Bondi Icebergs, our panelists addressed the issue from all angles; from our personal connection to the beach and ocean, to the…
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The Vortex Swim returns to shore
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Ben Lecomte found a smog of microplastics threatening marine life and the health of our planet. With the 300 nautical mile swim complete, the mission continues to move to natural.â 80 days at sea A 350 nautical mile swim through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch 3,800 pieces of…
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The Vortex Swim – Episode One: Floating Debris
Ben and his crew have found on average three floating debris per minute across the pacific ocean…. THE VORTEX SWIM Ben and the crew collected samples for scientific institutes, to help researchers learn more about the effects of plastic pollution on marine life and human health. Combined with data collected on their previous voyage from…
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Watch: Swimming from Hawaii to San Francisco to clean up the ocean
Ben Lecomte is swimming from Hawaii to San Francisco to better understand how plastic is affecting our oceans.…
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Swimmer tackles ‘plastic vortex’ to highlight ocean pollution
Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte has undertaken the challenge of swimming 300 nautical miles through the so-called ‘plastic vortex, also known as ‘The Great Pacific Garbage Patch’.
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The Vortex Swim – One man, one mission: Ben Lecomte | EN
One man on a mission to raise awareness of plastic pollution. Ocean advocate Ben Lecomte will swim 300 nautical miles – up to eight hours a day – through the smog of plastic pollution known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, collecting scientific data and debunking the myths surrounding ocean plastic. See The Vortex Swim…
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‘The Swim’ Ended With 1,000 New Scientific Samples… Here’s What’s Next | The Swim
Broken sails don’t mean broken spirits for Ben Lecomte and his team. After six grueling months on the water, ‘Seeker’ has landed in Hawaii with a treasure trove of rare data and a commitment to a cleaner future.