The Swim
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‘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.

By Seeker

Published on 12/17/2018 at 7:09 AM

Ben Lecomte's historic swim across the Pacific Ocean is a feat that can’t be missed. Join us as we dive into the most extensive data set of the Pacific Ocean ever collected. Learn about the technology the Seeker crew is using to deter sharks away from Ben and measure the impact of the long-distance swim on his mind and body. Ben's core mission is to raise awareness for ocean health issues, so we’ll investigate key topics such as pollution and plastics as he swims closer to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, discover potential consequences from climate change, and examine how factors like ocean currents can impact his progress along the way.

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