For Plastic Free July 2022, Isle of Man professional services firm Sentient International published a profile of Eyesea as part of its interview series, telling the story of an initiative born from shipping professionals asking what their industry could uniquely contribute to ocean protection.
Two awards in ten months
The profile recorded that within its first ten months Eyesea won two industry awards: the Shipping Professional Network London award and the Green4Sea Clean Shipping Award. It also described the creation of the At Sea Ambassador role, recognising seafarers who go beyond simply submitting reports.
Everyone with a smartphone
The feature emphasised the breadth of the user base, from seafarers and school children to community volunteers and local authorities, anyone with a smartphone and an internet connection. It closed on what was coming next: machine learning integration, better data analysis tools, and expanded partnerships supporting cleanup operations in India and Chile.
Source
- Sentient International, July 2022. Plastic Free July profile of the initiative.
