Ben Lecomte's 5,500 mile swim across the Pacific is a feat that can’t be missed. From sharks to storms to plastic smog, we follow his historic swim to raise awareness for ocean health while collecting one of the most extensive oceanic data sets ever.

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Ben Lecomte's 5,500 mile swim across the Pacific is a feat that can’t be missed.

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Earth & Conservation

The expedition features long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte as he embarks on a historic 5,500-mile long swim across the Pacific Ocean in an effort to gain awareness on the state of ocean health from pollution.

The Science Behind The Swim: Extended Trailer

Conservation

The accomplished long-distance swimmer, Ben Lecomte, is now well into the most grueling and exciting swim of his life.

How Seeker Will Collect the Most Extensive Data Set of the Pacific Ocean

How do you plan a swim across the world's largest ocean?

Why You Can’t Just Swim Straight Across the Ocean

Each night at sea, the crew aboard Seeker deploys a "hydrophone" -- a specialized microphone designed for use underwater.

Artificial Intelligence Is Mapping the Pacific Ocean’s Secret Soundscape

Seeker was originally a a 20-meter racing yacht built only for short stints at sea, so preparing it for a voyage of several months was no easy task.

This Is the Engineering You’d Need to Cross the Pacific Ocean

Space & Innovation

The atrophy of bone mass in low gravity has vexed NASA for decades.

Could One of NASA’s Deep Space Challenges Be Solved in the Ocean?

Health

Take a closer look at the medical news and discoveries impacting our health and wellbeing.

Health News, Headlines and Videos

“The human microbiome is basically all of the bacteria that encompass who you are, “ explains Jarrad Marcell, a microbial ecologist at the Argonne National Laboratory.

Is the Secret to Superhuman Performance in Your Gut?

Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte has his whole heart invested in bringing attention to ocean health.

What Can Happen to the Human Heart After Months of Swimming?

Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is no stranger to shark encounters: when he swam the Atlantic Ocean in 1998, Ben was followed by a shark for five days.

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

Dr. Dimitri Deheyn and his team at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography are working with The Swim expedition to investigate the strange little strings known as microfibers.

How Millions of Microscopic Fibers Are Ending Up in Our Bodies

As the crew of Seeker progresses on their expedition to raise awareness for ocean health, they must brave rough weather and long hours of strenuous duties in tight quarters.

How Do You Stay Sane for Months at Sea?

Some estimates hold that by 2050, when measured by weight, there could be as much plastic as there are fish in the ocean.

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

Ben Lecomte's historic swim across the Pacific Ocean is a feat that can’t be missed.

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

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

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. Now, Lecomte's incredible expedition has been turned into a full-length documentary, streaming now on Discovery+. Terms apply. Watch 

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

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

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

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

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.

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.