This Is the Only Proven Way to Deter a Great White Shark

As Ben Lecomte ventures into Pacific shark habitat, the crew of The Swim expedition hopes to lower his odds of a dangerous encounter using technology recommended by experts.

How Millions of Microscopic Fibers Are Ending Up in Our Bodies

Millions of tiny fibers— called microfibers—wash out of our clothes and into the ocean every day. How can we quantify this invisible phenomenon and assess its impact on living things, including us?

How Do You Stay Sane for Months at Sea?

In terms of mental health, sailing on a tiny boat for several months is one thing––keeping your mind occupied for eight hours of swimming per day is another. Can Ben Lecomte maintain his sanity during his swim, and a complex computer model track it?

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Not What You Think It Is

It's not an island twice the size of Texas. But it is severely impacting marine ecosystems and human health... and incredibly difficult to study.

‘The Swim’ Ended With 1,000 New Scientific Samples... Here’s What’s Next

After six grueling months on the water, Ben and the crew of Seeker have landed in Hawaii with a treasure trove of rare data and a commitment to a cleaner future.

The Swim | Official Trailer

In 2018, Seeker chronicled Ben Lecomte’s historic swim across the Pacific to raise awareness for the state of our oceans.

Swimming Across the Pacific Resulted in High Res Data on Ocean Plastic

In 2018, Ben Lecomte attempted a historic first — swimming across the Pacific Ocean.

Ben Lecomte Revisits His Expedition Across the Pacific Ocean | The Swim

During a candid discussion between long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte, documentary filmmaker Jared McGilliard, and ocean activist Danni Washington, we get insight into Ben’s historic swim across the Pacific Ocean

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