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Innovations in Ocean Plastic Cleanup Technologies for Preserving Marine Resources
Summary
This review surveys innovative technologies for cleaning up plastic pollution from the ocean, including large-scale systems like The Ocean Cleanup and smaller marina-based tools like Seabin. The authors evaluate the strengths and limitations of each approach and what would be needed to scale them up effectively.
– Plastic pollution in ocean is a burning issue globally and cleanup of the debris from the ocean isessential. The manuscript provides a thorough examination of diverse innovative ocean cleanuptechnologies, showcasing their unique strengths and contributions. Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Systemexcels in addressing large debris, while Seabin Technology effectively targets surface-level plastics inmarinas. Mr. Trash Wheel demonstrates high efficiency in rivers, preventing plastics from entering oceans.Drones and Autonomous Vehicles offer versatility and coverage for large areas, while Community-BasedCleanup Initiatives foster engagement and address plastics at their source. The Bubble Barrier is effectivein capturing floating plastics in rivers, and the Ocean Cleanup Interceptor efficiently tackles plasticpollution in river mouths. Bio-Inspired Cleanup explores biomimicry for precise plastic identification. TheFRED (Floating Robot) is a mobile solution designed for high seas cleanup. Aquatic Drones with AIleverage artificial intelligence for precise plastic identification for collection, and Ocean Plastic CollectorArrays provide a passive, scalable design for surface-level plastics. This comprehensive review equipsresearchers and practitioners with valuable insights into the diverse and effective strategies available tocombat ocean plastic pollution.