In AP Bio, we have been following Ben Lecomte as he journeys through the Pacific Garbage Patch. Ben Lecomte is a French swimmer that has been participating in long distance swimming since he was 31 years old. Now 52 years old, Ben Lecomte is raising awareness for the Pacific Garbage Patch by swimming three hundred nautical miles through this area. All the while, he and his team are making great contributions to science by monitoring trash levels in the ocean and the effects of this swim on his body. He has been swimming since June 14th and will finally arrive in San Francisco tomorrow, August 31st.
I think that Ben Lecomte is doing fantastic job of trying to make the change he wants to see happen. The trash in the Pacific Garbage Patch is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. I also think the pollution of the ocean in general is an issue that we as a society must deal with. I really admire Ben Lecomte as a person for his mission and determination.
I would love to know more about what Ben Lecomte will do in the future and what other inspiring projects he will take on. I would also be curious to learn a little more about his operation in general because I think the whole process of surviving on the ocean with no help is super interesting.
My Curious Driving Question is How will Ben Lecomte and his team deal with the trash in the Pacific Garbage Patch now that we have more information on it?
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Reading your post makes me want to go edit my own blog post lol. You did a really good job for your first blog post. It is organized, clear, and it includes a really good CDQ. 100% agree. Ben Lecompte is doing a fantastic job and his mission is truly inspiring. I didn’t even think about this before but how is his team going to help now that they brought all of this awareness to the pollution. Is there even a way to get rid of all the plastic? Where will it go?
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