What’s Happening Underwater? Join the Fight Against Ghost Gear! 

Our oceans are in crisis. Every year, an estimated 640,000 tons of ghost gear are abandoned, endangering marine life and disrupting fragile ecosystems. In this episode of Conscious Design, host Ian Peterman sits down with Andrew Polanyi, Executive Director of Ocean AID, to explore innovative solutions to this pressing issue. Join us as Andrew shares his journey from Toronto to Victoria, BC, and highlights the alarming impact of underwater plastic waste and ghost gear on our oceans. Discover how Ocean AID leverages groundbreaking sonar Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to locate and remove ghost gear while promoting sustainable practices in fisheries management and marine mammal protection. 

Tune in to see how AI is revolutionizing ocean conservation and why effective ocean management and progressive government policies are essential for a healthier planet. If you’re passionate about preserving our oceans, this episode is a must-listen!

Notable Moments:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:32 The Origin Story of Ocean Aid

05:47 Uncovering the Hidden Problem of Ocean Plastic and Ghost Gear

10:11 How Sonar Technology Detects Underwater Hazards

15:46 Tackling Ocean Pollution with Advanced Technology

18:06 Addressing the Challenges of Lost Traps and Nets

21:46 The High Price of Lost Fishing Gear and Recovery Solutions

24:59 How OceanAid is Revolutionizing Marine Monitoring Solutions

34:30 Addressing Shoreline Pollution with AI Technology

About Ocean Aid

Ocean AID is a pre-seed B2B startup based in Victoria, BC, Canada, revolutionizing underwater object detection with our Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) system. By harnessing the power of sonar and AI, our system detects and maps underwater objects in real-time, addressing the costly, time-consuming, and expert-dependent challenges of traditional marine monitoring methods.

Learn More About Andrew Polanyi & Ocean Aid:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-polanyi-8a1530119/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ocean-AID/100094497643565/

Website: https://oceanaid.ca/

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