PerkinElmer Contributes FITR Spectroscopy Technology to eXXpedition Mission
water samples across some of the world’s most remote ocean regions to study microplastics, persistent organic pollutants, and the chemical signatures associated with plastic waste. On land, the team completes the picture by conducting investigations into litter, consumer goods packaging, and waste management infrastructure
eXXpedition All-Women Sailing Mission Sets Off to Map Global Ocean Plastic
in surface ocean water and identify polymer types. Because each polymer has a unique chemical fingerprint, this in turn allows scientists to match fragments to their source materials.On land, the team will complete the picture by conducting investigations into litter, consumer goods and waste management infrastructure. They will also work with local experts to gather further insight and identify opportunities to reduce or prevent plastic pollution.Collaboration with University of Georgia’s Circularity Informatics LabThe scientific research will be led by the University of Georgia&rsquo
Green Tech: Rise of the [Hull Clening] Robots
, where they can devastate local biodiversity.Systems like HullWiper were designed specifically to address this environmental concern. Instead of simply scrubbing fouling away into surrounding waters, HullWiper captures and filters removed material before disposing of it onshore through approved waste-management channels.Similarly, Australia-based CleanSubSea developed its Envirocart system to capture and contain removed biofouling to prevent the spread of invasive organisms.While environmental compliance remains an important driver, the sector has evolved well beyond that original mission
Call for Australia to Push for Robust Global Plastics Treaty
to take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to 14.This second session will focus on finalizing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution. The treaty will address various aspects of plastic pollution, including production, design, trade, waste management, and a just transition. It will also address financial, technical, and capacity-building aspects.In the leadup, 31 First Nations and environmental groups have called on the Australian Government to continue pushing for a robust and ambitious treaty.Plastic pollution affects many parts of Australia&rs
IMO Calls for Action After UN Ocean Conference
action via improved biofouling management.Marine plastic pollutionIMO’s International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL, Annex V) prohibits the discharge into the marine environment of most types of garbage from ships, including plastics, and outlines standards for waste management. The London Convention/Protocol bans deliberate dumping of wastes at sea. In line with this, the IMO is taking the following initiatives:• IMO Strategy and 2025 Action Plan to Address Marine Plastic Litter from Ships aims to reduce plastic pollution from vessels, improve port waste
Eyesea and SalmonChile Successfully Complete Patagonia Coastal Waste Monitoring Pilot Using Satellite Spectrometry
sensing data with on-the-ground findings.The generated heat maps enabled targeted cleanup efforts by identifying high-accumulation zones, streamlining resource allocation, and improving response strategies. According to the final report, the pilot confirmed the system’s viability for scaling waste management solutions, recommending expanded monitoring and the integration of citizen participation in future initiatives. SalmonChile Project Manager Marcela Bravo stated, “We are very pleased with the results of this pilot. This technology is vital to strengthen our commitment to protecting the
ECOsubsea's Next-Gen Hull Cleaning Robot is Ready for Action
environmental impact through sediment collection and filtration."The company chartered Eng Hup Shipping’s largest vessel, extensively modifying it with a purpose-built ROV Launch & Recovery System (LARS), operator station and a 75-cbm filtration unit. ECOsubsea is also collaborating with waste-management firm Mencast to process collected biowaste.With more than 5,000 ships signed up for cleaning during the initial licensing period, ECOsubsea aims to establish a global network of ROVs. "Conventional hull cleaning has been a transactional service with varied quality. We aim to
DeepOcean Grabs Offshore Recycling Contract in UK
WROVs.The Normand Jarstein will also be deployed, the company said.Upon successful recovery, all items will be transported and offloaded onshore for appropriate reuse, recycling, or disposal, adhering to stringent environmental regulations.Through close collaboration with DeepOcean’s selected waste management contractor, reuse options for all concrete mattresses will be sought, demonstrating our commitment to the environment and needs of our client with a continued focus to maximize re-use for all recovered materials."We are delighted to have been selected to perform this decommissioning project
Plastic Pollution Threatens Birds Far Out at Sea
the waters of the country where a seabird breeds. Our findings highlight the need for international cooperation to tackle marine plastic pollution, both directly from boats and from plastic waste on land.Research suggests that 22% of ocean litter is likely to originate from marine sources. Good waste management is therefore crucial to stop plastic waste from reaching the ocean. A key part of this will be improving compliance with the existing ban (which was adopted in 1973) on discarding any form of plastic from ships.Protecting seabirds requires more than local solutions. We need regional and global
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