In October 2021, YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and Mark Rober launched the Team Seas project with a big goal to raise $30 million to remove 30 million pounds of trash from the world’s oceans. MrBeast teamed up with fellow YouTuber Mark Rober and other creators to spread the word. They even got support from famous people like EDM artists Tiesto and Zedd and billionaire Austin Russell.
How Team Seas started
By January 2022, Team Seas had raised the $30 million they aimed for, allowing them to start removing trash from the ocean. They used the money to get trash-cleaning robots, hire volunteer organizations and more. Over two years later, on July 16, 2024, MrBeast announced that they had removed 34,080,191 pounds of trash from oceans around the world. This was more than their original goal by over four million pounds.
Team Seas partnered with organizations like The Ocean Cleanup and Ocean Conservancy. These groups played a big part in the project’s success. MrBeast also got help from many volunteers and other activists. They all worked together to make the oceans cleaner. MrBeast said, “It’s amazing what we can do when we all work together.”
Past success with Team Trees
This isn’t MrBeast’s first big project. Before Team Seas, he started Team Trees, with the goal of planting 20 million trees before 2020. That project was also a success. With his track record, fans are excited to see what he will do next. As MrBeast continues to surprise and inspire, it’s clear that his efforts have a positive impact on the world.
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