Category: Official Event Announcement / Marine Conservation

Source: Directorate General, Ocean Alliance Conservation Member (OACM)

KRAPANJ — The Ocean Alliance Conservation Member (OACM) has formally announced an officially monitored Guinness World Record attempt in underwater ocean physical plastic cleanup, taking place off the historic shores of Krapanj, Croatia.

Record Attempt Overview

• Operational Duration: A continuous 16-to-30-hour underwater physical plastic extraction operation.

• Equipment & Methods: Executed using traditional copper Skafandro heavy hard-hat diving gear alongside modern extraction methods, connecting historical diving heritage with contemporary environmental preservation.

• Underwater Telemetry & Live Feeds: The operation features live sub-surface audio-video telemetry transmitted directly from the seabed, providing real-time technical and environmental data.

• Global Broadcast Access: Exclusive live underwater broadcast rights and syndicate video feeds are being offered to international news media partners to showcase real-time marine plastic removal on a global platform.

"Operating from the historic seabed of Krapanj in traditional copper diving equipment, this record demonstrates continuous physical sub-surface cleanup while delivering real-time underwater telemetry to the world."

— Goksel Kahya, Directorate General & Global Operations Director, OACM

For technical logistics, broadcast feed access, and site media credentials, contact the OACM Communications Directorate directly.