🌊 OCEAN, a Euronews magazine in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE), showcases groundbreaking projects focused on ocean conservation.
🔎 Episode 2 of Season 7, Diving into Plastic, highlights the innovative solutions of the H2020 MAELSTROM project, tackling plastic pollution with:
♻ An AI-powered robotic platform that carefully removes waste from the seabed.
💧 A Bubble Barrier that traps plastic in rivers before it reaches the ocean.
Smart Solutions for a Global Crisis
Plastic pollution is a growing threat, with vast amounts sinking to the ocean floor, breaking down into harmful microplastics. In Venice, Maelstrom’s AI-driven robot is revolutionizing underwater cleanup, using sonar to detect debris and safely extract waste like tyres and fishing nets.
Meanwhile, in Portugal’s Ave River, a Bubble Barrier prevents plastic from reaching the sea, offering a sustainable interception method.
Beyond cleanup efforts, Maelstrom promotes prevention by collaborating with industries, raising awareness, and educating communities on reducing plastic waste at its source.
At Infordata Sistemi, we are proud to contribute to this vital project and see its impact featured on Euronews. Together, we are working towards plastic-free oceans and a greener future. 🌍💙