Future of the Environment

The latest weapons in the fight against ocean plastic? Drones and an algorithm

A man collects recyclable plastic materials, washed ashore by waves, which will be sold for 21 pesos ($0.48) in exchange for food in Manila  August 2, 2008. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES)

Accurate, up-to-date information will be a key tool in the fight against the world's ocean plastic problem. Image: REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo

Briony Harris
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