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900-Mile Swim Completes California Coastline, Spotlighting Ocean Pollution

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 2:40 AM UTC · How we work

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Catherine Breed completed a 900-mile staged swim of California’s coastline.
She began on July 1 and finished at Coronado Bay after 111 days.
The swim is the first fully staged crossing of the state’s coastline.
Super El Niño generated 7-foot waves and opposing currents throughout the route.
Breed used the swim to spotlight ocean pollution and inspire women to protect it.

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Story summary

Catherine Breed completed a 900-mile staged swim of California’s coastline.
She began on July 1 and finished at Coronado Bay after 111 days.
The swim is the first fully staged crossing of the state’s coastline.
Super El Niño generated 7-foot waves and opposing currents throughout the route.
Breed used the swim to spotlight ocean pollution and inspire women to protect it.