Question 1

Q: What are the Oceans Minimum Specs?

A: Oceans is a digital card game where you build your own ecosystem of marine creatures. You can play in real time or asynchronously with other players, and the game includes 67 Deep Cards, the ability to create and play Unlimited Multiplayer Games, the Custom Deckbuilder, 21 Scenarios, Pass and Play functionality, and the Intermediate and Hard computer opponents.

Question 2

Q: What hours is my Oceans Team available?

A: We have some overlap with the US workday, and can do more on a case by case basis.

Question 3

Q: What is OCEANS?

A: OCEANS Network is a platform for students and alumni of international exchange programmes to connect with each other, exchange experiences and knowledge, and develop professionally. The Network is funded by the European Commission.

Question 4

Q: What is the governance of OCEANS?

A: The Board is the executive decision-making body of the OCEANS Network and has a mandate of one year.

Question 5

Q: What are the OCEANS teams?

A: OCEANS is a decentralized network of marine conservation organizations that work together to protect the world’s oceans. The network is made up of five „teams“, each of which focuses on a different aspect of ocean conservation. The teams are: Marine Protected Areas, Fisheries, Pollution, Climate Change, and Ocean Governance.

Question 6

Q: Where does OCEANS have a representative office?

A: The OCEANS Network can be reached by contacting the service provider, which acts as the secretariat, at the following address:

OCEANS Network
c/o GIZ and partners
Rue de la Charité 33
1210 Brussels
Belgium

Email: info@oceans-network.eu
Phone: +49 221 29492400

Question 7

Q: Who is eligible for OCEANS membership?

A: You must have participated in a credit mobility programme that met the following qualification:

-The programme must have been officially recognised by the Erasmus+ programme;
-The programme must have been for at least 2 weeks;
-The programme must have taken place in an EU country other than your own;
-You must have been at least 18 years old at the time of the programme.

Question 8

Q: When is the deadline for submissions?

A: The deadline to apply for the Master's programme at the University of Oxford is the 6th of September.

Question 9

Q: What is the Conservation Action Focus?

A: – This year’s World Ocean Day Conservation Action Focus is “Protect Our Ocean.” The Ocean Project and Campaign for Nature are asking people to take action to protect our ocean from plastic pollution.

Question 10

Q: What is the agenda and who is speaking?

A: The Smart Oceans 2020 conference is a virtual event that will take place during the week of Oct 5-9. The conference will feature a mix of invited speakers, lightning talks, and brainstorming sessions. If you would like to speak or want to nominate a “big thinker” to speak, please let us know!

Question 11

Q: What is joint programming?

A: Joint Programming is a process whereby member countries work together to tackle grand societal challenges that cannot be solved solely on the national level. This allows for increased value of relevant national and EU R&D and infrastructure investments through coordinated planning, implementation, and evaluation of national research programmes.

Question 12

Q: How was JPI Oceans established?

A: JPI Oceans is a joint initiative of the EU Member States to coordinate their national research efforts and contribute to the European Research Area.

Question 13

Q: What scholarships does the EU offer?

A: There are a plethora of scholarships available to students who wish to study abroad.

There are national scholarships, such as the Erasmus+ programme, that offer full scholarships for students.

There are also private scholarships, such as the Fulbright scholarship, that offer partial scholarships for students.

Question 14

Q: How can I apply for other Erasmus+ Scholarships?

A: To apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship, visit the official website and choose the opportunity you are interested in. Follow the prompts to complete the application process.

Question 15

Q: How do I choose between the distinct programmes in Erasmus+?

A: It depends on your goals and what you want to do with the knowledge you gain from the programme. If you are solely interested in gaining practical knowledge, you may not need to pursue a full degree. Instead, you may be more interested in applying for an Erasmus+ internship programme.

Question 16

Q: Who can apply?

A: Young leaders who have demonstrated the ability to galvanize peers and sustain active engagement for a full academic year for the protection and sustainability of our oceans and marine life. Although the campaigns will be time-bound, their impact should pave the way for the next series of student movements to transpire.

Question 17

Q: What are the world's largest islands?

A: If you're looking for a place to go to get away from the virus, you can't really go wrong with Greenland.

2. Antarctica, southern Atlantic

Tl;dr: Antarctica is a great place to go to get away from the virus, but it's a bit more difficult to get to.

3. Iceland, northern Atlantic

Tl;dr: Iceland is a great place to go to get away from the virus, but it's a bit

Question 18

Q: What is World Ocean Day?

A: World Ocean Day is a global celebration of our ocean that takes place every 8 June. It raises the profile of the ocean, connects people worldwide, and inspires continuing action year-round to protect and restore our ocean.

Question 19

Q: Who can celebrate World Ocean Day?

A: Anyone can celebrate World Ocean Day!.

Question 20

Q: How can I publicize my own event or activity on the World Ocean Day events calendar and/or world map?

A: * The event submission form is available here: https://www.conservationdistrict.org/event-submission-form
* You can submit an event at any time of the year
* Events can be public or private
* Events can be online or in-person
* Events can be free or have a cost
* Events can be related to anything conservation-related
* Events can be submitted by anyone
* Events will be reviewed and approved by the CD

Question 21

Q: What is the history of World Ocean Day?

A: The concept of World Ocean Day was first proposed by the Government of Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

Question 22

Q: Why is it World Ocean Day instead of World Oceans Day?

A: The global ocean literacy movement urges individuals and organizations to talk about our one (singular) ocean to strongly emphasize our connectedness on this blue planet.

Question 23

Q: How did the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council come about?

A: The World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council helps develop World Ocean Day into a unique way to connect and unite youth around the world for a better future with a healthier ocean.

Question 24

Q: Who can use the World Ocean Day logo and resources and how can they be used?

A: Anyone can use the free resources on the World Ocean Day website. These resources include the World Ocean Day logo, colors, and any materials on the resource page.

Question 25

Q: How will I know when new resources and materials are available?

A: The World Ocean Day website will be updated with new resources in the near future. Subscribe to the email list or check the blog to stay informed.

Question 26

Q: What are microplastics, and macroplastics and why may they be harmful?

A: Microplastics are small plastic pieces that can be harmful to the environment. Macroplastics are larger pieces of plastic that can also be harmful to the environment.

Question 27

Q: What are the long-term effects of plastic pollution in the ocean?

A: A piece of plastic can travel from anywhere in the world to our oceans or rivers, and our cleanup technology can help remove it.

Question 28

Q: What are the long-term effects of plastic pollution in the oceans?

A: Plastic pollution has a range of ecological, economic and eco-toxicological effects, all of which are long-term. These include:

-Habitat destruction and alteration
-Species extinction and decline
-Bioaccumulation of toxins
-Economic losses
-Eco-toxicological effects

Question 29

Q: What types of plastic do you find in the middle of the ocean vs closer to shore?

A: HDPE plastics are the most common type of plastic found in the ocean, and they are typically used to make products like bottles and containers. LDPE and PP plastics are also found in the ocean, but in smaller quantities.

Question 30

Q: How can I help prevent plastic pollution?

A: Reduce your use of plastic products
-Reuse plastic products when possible
-Recycle plastic products when possible
-Educate others about the dangers of plastic pollution

Question 31

Q: Who should be responsible for cleaning the gyres?

A: The accumulation of plastic in the ocean is a global problem that requires international cooperation to solve.

Question 32

Q: Who should join?

A: The conference is for anyone who works on or is interested in oceans, including researchers, companies, students, foundations, and government agencies.

Question 33

Q: How will the systems withstand severe storms?

A: We will continually monitor the loads in the system and adapt the speed and span to lower the loads in the case of rough seas. We will also monitor weather forecasts and plan a trajectory to avoid storms, and by understanding the patch climate, we can plan to operate in less critical locations. In the case of a particularly severe storm, the system can be temporarily withdrawn from the operation.

Question 34

Q: What are you doing to offset your fuel emissions for your offshore activity?

A: The Ocean Cleanup is working to limit and offset its emissions from System 002 in order to minimize its impact on the environment.

Question 35

Q: What impact will your cleanup technology have on floating organisms (neuston) in the ocean?

A: There is still much to learn about the interaction of neuston with this offshore environment, plastic, and our technology. Fortunately, our operations provide a unique platform to conduct regular and systematic research on this under-studied topic, helping us to understand our potential impact on the marine environment and providing greater insights into these organisms.

Question 36

Q: What are the nicknames of your ocean cleanup systems?

A: System 001 was nicknamed Wilson in reference to the volleyball that is Tom Hanks’ friend in the film Cast Away, while he is stranded on a small island in the South Pacific. Wilson is lost in a storm and floats away. His fate remains unknown, however, oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer suggests he could have ended up in the garbage patch between Australia and South America, floating for years in a vortex, or becoming washed ashore on a small island somewhere in the gy

Question 37

Q: Where are your Interceptors™ currently deployed?

A: The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor is the first scalable and autonomous solution to remove plastic pollution from rivers before it reaches the ocean.

The Interceptor consists of two main components:

The Interceptor Barrier is a U-shaped floating barrier that catches and contains the plastic.

The Interceptor Tender is a solar-powered catamaran that is used to periodically empty the Interceptor Barrier.

The Interceptor is currently being deployed in Indonesia, Malaysia

Question 38

Q: How are you financing the cleanup?

A: You can support The Ocean Cleanup by making a donation or by "favouriting" The Ocean Cleanup in PayPal. You can also contact us if you are a company interested in sponsoring or donating to The Ocean Cleanup.

Question 39

Q: How much plastic is in the ocean?

A: We need to stop plastic from entering the ocean, but we also need to clean up the plastic that has already made its way in.

Question 40

Q: Why are you moving from a passive to an active approach to clean the oceans from plastic?

A: We’re building a robot to clean up plastic in the ocean.

We’ve built and deployed two prototypes.

The first prototype was too slow and expensive.

The second prototype was faster and cheaper, but not scalable.

We’re now building a new prototype that is faster, cheaper and scalable.

Question 41

Q: How much plastic can you remove from the ocean?

A: Our goal is to clean up 90% of floating ocean plastic by 2040. To do this, we need to clean up rivers and intercept plastic before it reaches the ocean.

Question 42

Q: How will you extract the plastic from the ocean?

A: System 002 uses a new extraction method that allows for the retention zone to be rolled onto the ship deck, emptied, and then returned to the water.

Question 43

Q: How much rise should we expect from Greenland and Antarctica?

A: Scientists expect that Greenland and Antarctica will contribute more to sea level rise in the future than they do now. By 2100, they estimate that these ice sheets could cause sea levels to rise by 1-2 meters (3-6 feet). By 2300, the total could be as high as 5 meters (16 feet).

Question 44

Q: How does Oceans guarantee candidate quality?

A: We only hire the best.

Question 45

Q: How does OCEANS help its members find jobs?

A: The OCEANS Network is a pool of highly talented and intelligent students and graduates who have acquired valuable skills and experience through their participation in demanding intercontinental study programmes. The Network regularly organises events, such as the International Presentation Skills Workshop in Vilnius, which aim to further develop the personal and professional skills of its members. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience makes OCEANS members well-equipped to compete in the global economy of the future.

Question 46

Q: How do your work and research impact local and international communities?

A: The Ocean Cleanup provides data and knowledge from scientific research and field operations for governments and institutions to consider when discussing new policies and legal frameworks to regulate plastic pollution. We were recently granted Consultative Status by the United Nations, which will allow us to have a voice and play a role in formal deliberations with UN bodies, NGOs, and member state governments.

Question 47

Q: How do you make sure the system does not break?

A: System 002 was designed with data from previous campaigns and tests, with the goal of minimizing breaking and making the system more flexible. The system will be monitored for loads and weather conditions, and adjustments will be made as needed.

Question 48

Q: How does the Interceptor™ Original work?

A: The Interceptor Original is a barrier and conveyor belt system that concentrates and extracts plastic from rivers.

Question 49

Q: What are the technical specs and the size of the Interceptor™ Original?

A: The Interceptor is a floating barrier designed to intercept and collect floating debris, including plastic waste, before it reaches the shore. It is 8M x 24M x 5M in size, with a waste collection (barge) capacity of 50 M³. It is fully autonomous, with an off-grid power generation, remote monitoring dashboard, automated extraction control, 4G data uplink to the cloud, and more.

Question 50

Q: How much waste can the Interceptor Original extract?

A: The Interceptor Original has a capacity of 50 m3, and the amount of waste removed will vary depending on local conditions.

Question 51

Q: Who operates the Interceptor™?

A: We’re working with local partners and governments to make sure our drones are operated safely and legally, and that they are well-maintained.

Question 52

Q: Who will own the Interceptor™?

A: We hope that the people who need Interceptors will take ownership of them. If they can't, we'll try to help.

Question 53

Q: Who is the Owner?

A: We offer American Contemporary food including choice steaks, local fish, pasta, salads, and desserts.

Question 54

Q: Who is on the Management Board?

A: The AISBL is an organization that promotes science and technology in Europe, and its members are nominated by European governments.

Question 55

Q: Why is the ocean important to protect and restore?

A: The ocean is important because it covers 71% of the Earth's surface, it regulates the Earth's climate, it is a major source of food and oxygen, and it is home to a huge diversity of plant and animal life.

Question 56

Q: How long will it take to clean up a gyre?

A: We are committed to cleaning up the world’s oceans. To ensure we clean up as much plastic as possible, intercepting plastic from rivers, the major sources of ocean plastic, will need to continue to occur simultaneously.

Question 57

Q: Why not prevent plastic from reaching rivers in the first place?

A: Prevention is a necessary part of the solution to the plastic pollution problem, but it is only one of many options. Technology is a key part of the solution, and it is the focus of our work at The Ocean Cleanup.

Question 58

Q: Why was the river project kept a secret at first?

A: We kept this project under the radar to avoid raising false expectations and because we are a nonprofit, we did touch on the subject in our yearly annual report, albeit succinctly, to avoid unnecessary external pressure during this crucial period.

Question 59

Q: Why do you transport the plastic to land instead of processing it at sea?

A: Recycling plastic at sea is not practical, so we processed it on land and made sunglasses out of it.

Question 60

Q: Why don’t you use the plastic for fuel on the vessels?

A: Our primary focus is on recycling the collected plastic, but we are also exploring alternatives for the fractions of the waste that cannot be mechanically recycled.

Question 61

Q: Why is the plastic you catch in the ocean so clean?

A: The plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is often cleaner than plastic found closer to shore because there are fewer nutrients in the water for marine life to grow on the plastic. Additionally, the plastic rubs against each other while in the retention zone of the system, meaning barnacle growth on the outside of the objects often falls off.

Question 62

Q: How do you manage boat traffic near Interceptors?

A: The Interceptor is a solution to the problem of plastic pollution in rivers. It is a floating barrier that collects plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. The Interceptor is designed to be placed in rivers with a high volume of plastic pollution and can be fitted to the specific needs of each river.

Question 63

Q: Why did you start with developing technologies for rivers?

A: We are now also working on the prevention side, in order to make our cleanup efforts sustainable.

Why we are working on prevention

The Ocean Cleanup is a non-profit that develops advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.

Our mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. We aim to remove 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 5 years’ time and at full-scale, our

Question 64

Q: How will you be able to tackle 1000 rivers?

A: We want to clean up the 1000 most polluted rivers using our Interceptor Solutions toolkit. We need everyone's help to make this happen faster, through better waste infrastructure, awareness, education, and collaboration between initiatives.

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