In a groundbreaking stride for environmental protection, Eyesea, a global leader in oceanic pollution mapping, has forged an innovative partnership with Grundo, a pioneer in advanced satellite image spectrometry. This collaboration is set to transform the detection and tracking of marine plastic and hydrocarbon pollutants, even in the most remote locations on Earth.

Satellite image spectrometry analyzes the spectrum of light reflected from the Earth’s surface. This technology captures and processes data to identify specific materials based on their unique spectral signatures. The effectiveness of this cutting-edge system was recently demonstrated in Greenland and Parry Island, Canada, within the challenging environs of the Northwest Passage.

Onboard the Aurora Expeditions vessel Sylvia Earle, Eyesea successfully reported and recovered a rope in Greenland and a single plastic bag from a beach on Parry Island. The expedition’s landmark achievement was the satellite image spectrometry system’s ability to confirm the presence of this debris in satellite imagery, underscoring the potential to locate even the smallest pollutants in the most remote and challenging environments.

Graeme Somerville-Ryan, Co-Founder of Eyesea, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with Grundo marks a significant leap forward in Eyesea’s mission to develop a suite of tech tools to support pollution monitoring and recovery. Astonishingly, we now have the capability to detect even small pieces of plastic from space. This revolutionizes how expedition vessels and remote communities can identify, report, and address environmental hazards, both in terms of area and location.”

This technological advancement is already being deployed in the Galapagos Islands to support clean-up efforts and ongoing environmental monitoring. The collaboration between Eyesea and Grundo aims to improve ecological health, raise global awareness, and drive meaningful action towards a more sustainable future.

Dr. Miller Mendoza Jiménez, Co-founder and CTO of Grundo, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Our satellite image spectrometry technology is designed to provide unparalleled accuracy in environmental monitoring. Partnering with Eyesea allows us to integrate Grundo’s spectrometry overlay into their analytics platform. We are thrilled to see it making a tangible difference in identifying and mitigating pollution.”

This partnership represents a monumental step in the fight against marine pollution, showcasing how innovative technology can make significant strides in protecting our oceans. The collaboration between Eyesea and Grundo not only sets a new standard for environmental monitoring but also exemplifies the power of combining expertise and technology to address global environmental challenges.

Written by: Bridget Gomez

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