Huge Artificial Icebergs Could Turn Ocean Garbage Patch Into Energy

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Instead of posing a threat to passing ships, the long stems of these underwater towers would remove and recycle floating garbage. Read more →

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Garbage-Eating Drone Destroys Ocean Pollution

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Not all autonomous robots are designed for violence or espionage. Read more →

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Meet The Deep Sea Version Of The Starship Enterprise

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Half sea-station, half sailing ship, the SeaOrbiter is designed to facilitate continuous observation of the underwater world without disrupting underwater ecosystems. Read more →

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Underwater Mini-Lab Could Save Coral Reefs From Ocean Acidification

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The lab acts as a sort of cage in shallow water, allowing scientists to see how a few corals react to increased levels of acidity without damaging the entire reef. Read more →

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Plastiki Plastic Bottle Boat Sets Sail To Combat Discarded Trash

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The Plastiki, a boat made from 12,000 bottles, has set sail in an effort to educate the world about plastic pollution in the world's oceans and the potentials for re-using and re-purposing trash. Read more →

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