Case Study: IPPIN Grants | OceanKita/Global MeteOcean

Central Queensland University and OceanKita/Global MeteOcean  

Using AI to understand and respond to marine debris 

Project Lead	Central Queensland University
Project Partners	OceanKita  Global MeteOcean
Grant Support	Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN)
Grant Amount	$97,313.00
Trial Location	Indonesia
Project Duration	12 months

Grant impact 

Project name: NO-PLASTIC: Next-gen Plastic Litter Assessment with AI for Improved Cleanups 

OceanKita and Global MeteOcean, in collaboration with Central Queensland University is initiating the co-development of an advanced Marine Pollution Tracker platform named “NO-PLASTIC” to enhance the detection, tracking, and management of marine plastic pollution. This project will integrate advanced computer vision and machine learning to automate pollution assessment using drones and CCTVs, reducing manual efforts and improving drift prediction accuracy. It will enhance using Thomsea trawl-nets for cleanups and managing debris before it reaches critical areas.  Focusing initially on Jakarta Bay, the initiative advances collaboration between Australia and Indonesia, paving the way for improved regional and global marine data management.