Scientists from the University of Barcelona have developed an AI app called Marlit that detects floating marine litter in aerial photos. The system could help clean up the 8 million tons of plastic trash that enter our oceans every year, harming marine species, human health, tourism, and the climate. The litter is typically assessed by direct observations from boats and planes. But the vast ocean areas and volumes of data make it hard for researchers to accurately monitor the impact. Marlit reduces the workload by applying AI to images of the seas. In tests, the system automatically spotted and quantified floating plastics…
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