In this episode, we showcase the results of the H2020 MAELSTROM project tackling this crisis with two high-tech solutions: an AI-powered robotic platform that carefully removes waste from the seabed and a Bubble Barrier that traps plastic in rivers before it reaches the ocean.
Scientists warn that plastic pollution won’t stop without prevention, but could these innovations help turn the tide?
OCEAN is a Euronews magazine in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE). It features monthly 8-minute videos, where we discover fascinating projects and developments related to the ocean and coastal communities.
Broadcast since 2019, OCEAN features episodes on marine protected areas, small-scale fisheries, ocean energy, aquaculture, IUU fishing, sustainable fisheries and much more. Missed one? Check them out on the Euronews website! You will also find some nice extras about these topics.
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Details
- Publication date
- 26 February 2025
- Author
- Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries