Dutch engineers have deployed a massive 600-meter floating barrier designed to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — one of the largest plastic pollution zones on Earth. This U-shaped system acts like an artificial coastline, gathering trash of all sizes as ocean currents naturally push debris into its open arms. From abandoned fishing gear to microscopic plastics, the system is finally making a visible dent in the world’s most polluted waters. Important Details: • The barrier passively collec