How The Ocean Cleanup is creating the largest-ever database on floating ocean plastic using smart cameras
ADIS has collected over 165TB of ocean scans worldwide, identifying over 20,000 macroplastic items and creating a global dataset and map to track plastic hotspots. The system's second generation, ADIS2.0, is autonomously recognizing floating debris and taking detailed pictures.
SourceThe Ocean Cleanup·JournalEnvironmental Research Communications·TypeCase study·DateJul 22, 2026