The Swim: Ben Lecomte's Trans-Pacific Journey and Plastic Pollution

What was Ben Lecomte's primary goal during his 2018 swim?

• To break a world record for the fastest swim

• To test new swimming gear

• To explore new marine species

• To raise awareness about plastic pollution

What was a significant outcome of Ben Lecomte's swim attempt?

• He set a new swimming speed record

• He raised awareness about plastic pollution

• He discovered a new ocean current

• He completed the swim successfully

What is Dr. Sarah-Jeanne Royer's main area of research?

• Ocean currents

• Coral reefs

• Marine biology

• Plastic pollution

What is the more scientifically accurate name for the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• East Pacific Garbage Patch

• Central Pacific Garbage Patch

• North Pacific Garbage Patch

• South Pacific Garbage Patch

What percentage of oceanic plastic is currently accounted for, according to some experts?

• 1%

• 25%

• 50%

• 10%

What tool was used during the swim to collect plastic samples?

• Underwater drones

• Satellite imaging

• Manta Trawl

• Sonar equipment

What is a major problem with single-use plastics?

• They are too expensive to produce

• They are biodegradable

• They fragment quickly and become toxic

• They are not widely used

What is the focus of ongoing research inspired by The Swim?

• Developing faster swimming techniques

• Finding the missing plastic in the ocean

• Mapping new ocean currents

• Studying marine life behavior

What was one of the outcomes of the scientific data collected during The Swim?

• Development of a new type of plastic

• Discovery of a new marine species

• A publication on marine debris size fractionation

• A new swimming record was set

What future collaboration is mentioned between Ben Lecomte and Dr. Royer?

• A scientific expedition to Cocos Island

• A project on coral reef restoration

• A documentary on marine life

• A new swim across the Atlantic Ocean