Posts by Patrick:
How seaweed is changing the world
Posted on: 28 Jul 2021
As climate change continues to exacerbate ecological challenges and considerably decreases the areas of agricultural land available, the global demand for nutrients will increase drastically. More and more, we will look to the oceans for our very survival. Take seaweed, for example. For centuries humans have consumed seaweed in one form or another. Seaweeds are […]
How Sharks Play a Vital Role in the Food Chain
Posted on: 18 Jul 2021
Sharks have been portrayed as vicious killers and predators to be feared. This is in part thanks to the many Hollywood films dedicated to the fear genre. While the films might make for great entertainment, they have done little to promote sharks in a positive light. While sharks are indeed scary-looking creatures, they are not […]
Is your Sunscreen harming the Ocean?
Posted on: 02 Jul 2021
While eight million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the ocean annually, it’s estimated that six to fourteen thousand tons of sunscreen are also entering our oceans each year. The first you can see, the latter (known as “swimmer pollution”) you can’t really see and this makes it even more dangerous. These days most people […]
Why We Must Tackle Our Sargassum Issue
Posted on: 27 Jun 2021
Over the past number of years, beaches and shores have been covered in sargassum. While this seaweed has some great environmental benefits and is crucial to supporting marine life, there are many issues when it washes up on shores. When on land, this seaweed can threaten both marine life and human life. Not to mention, […]
New floating drones could help fight plastic pollution
Posted on: 18 Jun 2021
Floating drones inspired by whale sharks and four-wheeled robots are the latest inventions in an attempt to address plastic pollution, Bloomberg reports. RanMarine Technology, an organization based in Rotterdam, has developed what they call a ‘WasteShark’ that collects waste through a wide opening that mimics a whale shark. The WasteShark is an autonomous surface vessel, this means […]
From Combat to Cleaning Waterways
Posted on: 17 Jun 2021
The oceans cover over 70 percent of the surface of the planet and provide over 70 percent of the oxygen we breathe. In addition, they absorb around 50 times more Co2 than our atmosphere does. While paramount to life on Earth, our oceans are currently being threatened by plastic pollution, climate change, and overfishing. These […]
A Drone Army Is Rising Against Ocean Plastics
Posted on: 14 Jun 2021
Solutions to remove garbage from the sea have boomed in past years, but a lot more is needed to end plastic pollution The garbage-collecting BeachBot rover during a demonstration at a beach in the Netherlands. Source: TechTics/Project.BB Floating drones inspired by whale sharks and four-wheeled robots that resemble the Mars rover are among the latest inventions designed to […]
Australian first keeps waterways clean
Posted on: 14 Jun 2021
A new species of shark is lurking in the waters near Cockle Bay Wharf, feasting on a diet of plastics, metal and floating debris. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes today introduced the WasteShark to Australian waters for the first time, a 1.5 metre aquadrone that will clean litter from the sea. “Everyone wants […]
Reducing Harmful Green-Algae Blooms Is Crucial to Protecting Aquatic Life
Posted on: 15 May 2021
Algae blooms are essential in maintaining a healthy body of water and a great deal of attention has been brought to them in the past number of years. This is because of the harmful impact they can have on the environment, human health, aquatic life and animals. Not all algae blooms are harmful. It is […]
A MEGA 3D-PRINTED EUROVISION TROPHY
Posted on: 07 May 2021
The four-metre high 3D-printed Eurovision trophy made from recycled PET material retrieved from Rotterdam waters is a genuine eye-catcher with a sustainable green footprint. This trophy is a reflection of the city’s character, long driven by the port, innovation and collaboration. The Rotterdam proving ground With its rugged port buildings and superb views over the […]