Station 16-1546
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The ocean is in crisis due to overfishing, resource depletion, and climate change. 40% of coral reefs have already disappeared. There's still time to make a difference and save the most precious gift of our planet!
Smart solutions
for ocean protection.
At Yucca Lab, we are committed to creating innovative solutions that protect the ocean and the diverse life within them. Station 16-1546 represents a significant step forward in marine conservation technology.
Developed in collaboration with Tēnaka, a social enterprise dedicated to ocean regeneration, and Orange Business, a leader in advanced AI algorithms, this project enables marine biologists to explore and protect vast ocean ecosystems — a crucial resource for sustaining life on Earth.
Design
Project Objectives
This project aims to bring meaningful benefits to coral reef conservation:
1. Rapid response: Quickly react to the first signs of coral bleaching.
2. Real-time alerts: Provide immediate notifications upon predator detection.
3. Enhanced knowledge: Generate new insights to deepen our understanding of marine ecosystems.
Concept
Transforming marine research through technology
Station 16-1546 is designed to enhance marine biologists' capabilities by providing a comprehensive tool for impact studies.
This underwater monitoring station facilitates large-scale, real-time data collection, enabling researchers to explore and protect the ocean. By collecting, transmitting, and automating data, our solution streamlines marine biodiversity research, providing real-time insights into coral reef health and biodiversity.
Efficient and
sustainable design
Station 16-1546 consists of two main components: an underwater camera module and a solar-powered buoy.
The camera module captures high-quality images, while the buoy powers it and transmits data to the analysis server via 4G. This design ensures that our monitoring system remains operational and efficient, using renewable energy.
Additionally, the camera includes a self-cleaning feature, a solution that simplifies maintenance and prevents image degradation without the need for harmful chemicals. This commitment to sustainability is at the heart of our project.
Data
Automated species detection with AI
This advanced technology automatically identifies various bioindicator fish species returning to the reef, significantly enhancing the data quality available to marine biologists.
This underwater monitoring station facilitates large-scale, real-time data collection, enabling researchers to explore and protect the ocean. By collecting, transmitting, and automating data, our solution streamlines marine biodiversity research, providing real-time insights into coral reef health and biodiversity.
A game-changer
for marine restoration
Station 16-1546 is not just a monitoring station; it’s a game-changer for marine restoration. By providing biologists with real-time data and advanced analytical tools, we empower them to better understand the complex symbiosis of marine ecosystems.
This project embodies our mission to harness innovative technologies for the common good. Station 16-1546 helps protect and preserve the oceans for future generations.
A marine research station
developed with our partners
Orange Business launched its "Let's revive" program in partnership with Tēnaka to restore and protect marine ecosystems worldwide.
Through this collaboration, they support the conservation of a fragile yet vital ecosystem just beneath the ocean’s surface. They have funded the restoration of nearly 5,000 square meters of coral reefs and provide Tēnaka with their technological expertise to scale operations and make a global impact. At the forefront of digital technology, they promote technological advances that benefit people, society, and the planet.
To learn more, visit the websiteletsrevive.orange.com
Tēnaka specializes in restoring marine ecosystems and biodiversity. They use a variety of techniques to restore damaged or degraded coral reefs, drawing on the expertise of their marine biology team.
They are building a regenerative economy to restore our largest carbon sink: the ocean. Since restoring marine life is a key solution to mitigating the climate crisis, Tēnaka’s solutions focus on ocean restoration.
To learn more, visit the websitetenaka.org