What impact will your cleanup technology have on floating organisms (neuston) in the ocean?
It is difficult to determine what positive or negative impact will occur between our technology and floating organisms (neuston), as little is known about the interaction of these organisms with this offshore environment, plastic, and our technology. There is still much to learn, hence the need for continued research. Fortunately, our operations provide a unique platform to conduct regular and systematic research on this under-studied topic, helping us to understand our potential impact on the marine environment and providing greater insights into these organisms.
To read more about our findings, preventions and mitigations in the System 002 campaign, you can visit this update. See also this update, for our research on neuston in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.