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ANDROMEDA app to scan microplastics

Details

Mission objective
Objective 2b - Prevent and eliminate pollution – nutrients‚ chemicals‚ pesticides
Lighthouse
Cross-basin
Sector
Water management and treatment
Topic(s)
Artificial intelligenceMicroplasticsOcean literacy
Type of action
Citizen engagement, citizens-science, youth led initiativesCommunities of practices, ocean and water literacyOutreach, awareness raising and participatory approaches
Solution type
Tools (tools and applications used to design, develop, implement project or program, also data analysis tools)Tools and models
Solution owner
JPI Oceans
Country
Malta

Description

The ANDROMEDA smartphone app leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and image analysis to identify microplastics in photos taken by users. As users upload images of microplastics, the app learns to recognise these particles more accurately over time. By downloading the app, citizens can not only raise their awareness about the growing microplastic issue, but also contribute valuable data to help scientists monitor microplastic pollution across various beaches. This citizen science initiative supports the creation of a European-wide microplastics database, aiding researchers in their efforts to tackle the problem. The ANDROMEDA app is available for free download, offering an easy way for anyone to get involved in the fight against microplastic pollution.

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