Innovative Strategic Approaches to Mitigating Marine Pollution in the British Columbia Area

Qianyu Zhou

2024

Abstract

Marine pollution poses a significant threat to the sustainability of British Columbia's (BC) marine ecosystems, originating from various sources, including industrial runoff, agricultural discharges, and plastic debris. This pollution significantly impacts marine biodiversity and affects economic activities that depend on clean marine environments, such as fishing and tourism. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive approach that includes both regulatory measures and the adoption of innovative technologies. This paper examines the sources and impacts of marine pollution in BC and provides a thorough comparison and analysis of new technologies to mitigate these issues. Notable innovations by Ocean Diagnostics, Open Ocean Robotics, and Seaspan Shipyards are highlighted. Ocean Diagnostics is making strides in microplastic identification and quantification, providing essential data to track pollution sources. Open Ocean Robotics is enhancing environmental monitoring with autonomous vessels that reduce human involvement and the carbon footprint of marine research. Seaspan Shipyards is advancing sustainable maritime practices by adopting greener shipbuilding techniques. The paper also explores additional technological innovations promising further improvements in combating marine pollution. These include more effective water treatment systems, biodegradable materials to reduce plastic waste, and renewable energy sources like tidal and wave energy, which provide cleaner energy solutions with minimal ecological footprints. Collectively, these technologies not only address current pollution issues but also establish preventive measures to safeguard B.C.'s marine environments, offering a model for sustainable maritime and industrial practices globally.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Zhou Q. (2024). Innovative Strategic Approaches to Mitigating Marine Pollution in the British Columbia Area. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE; ISBN 978-989-758-776-4, SciTePress, pages 17-22. DOI: 10.5220/0013843500004914

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icree24,
author={Qianyu Zhou},
title={Innovative Strategic Approaches to Mitigating Marine Pollution in the British Columbia Area},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE},
year={2024},
pages={17-22},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013843500004914},
isbn={978-989-758-776-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE
TI - Innovative Strategic Approaches to Mitigating Marine Pollution in the British Columbia Area
SN - 978-989-758-776-4
AU - Zhou Q.
PY - 2024
SP - 17
EP - 22
DO - 10.5220/0013843500004914
PB - SciTePress