This project designed a novel concept on how to clean and reduce the plastic waste residing in the ocean, specifically in dying coral reefs. As micro and macro plastics are imposing near irreparable damage, a system of autonomous robots was conceptualized to remove plastic debris, restoring the vitality of the coral and the biodiversity they house. A TEDx talk was given, explaining the immense need and plan to resurrect some of the largest ecosystems of the world.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Rouse, Owen

Subject

• Sustainability
• Health
• Innovation
• Environment
• Water

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031224-114544
• 118486

Advisor

• Nemitz, Markus

Year

• 2024

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action
• 14 - Life Below Water

Date created

• 2024-03-12

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-031224-114544

Rights statement

• In Copyright