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Telephone

+34 696431993

Website

https://ulyssesproject.org/

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Activities

The Ulysses Project is a pioneering "Source-to-Sink" initiative designed to tackle marine plastic pollution through a combination of artificial intelligence, IoT technology, and social engagement.

Here is a summary of the project’s core activities, structured by its four strategic axes:

1. Ulysses River: Predictive AI Monitoring

This axis focuses on the source of the problem, as 80% of marine plastic originates from rivers.

• AI Video Analytics: Deployment of high-resolution cameras in strategic river basins (Nervión, Deba, Zadorra). Algorithms classify and quantify waste in real-time before it reaches the Atlantic.

• Early Warning System: Creating a "digital barrier" that allows authorities to understand pollution patterns and intervene at the most effective points.

2. Ulysses Sea: Tracking & Marine Science

Once waste enters the ocean, Ulysses tracks its journey to validate drift models and improve collection efficiency.

• Smart Beacons: Deployment of proprietary hardware:

  • The Traveller: High-precision GPS trackers for long-term drift mapping.

  • The Wooden: Biodegradable beacons used as symbolic "ambassadors" and quality markers.

  • The Coconut: Surface sensors for coastal current monitoring.

• Scientific Campaigns: Collaboration with AZTI (marine research center) during oceanic expeditions to correlate plastic presence with the health of key fish species.

3. Ulysses School: The Next Generation

This pillar transforms scientific data into an immersive educational experience for students aged 9 to 14.

• STEM Learning: A bilingual curriculum where students learn about the "blue economy" and environmental health.

• Real-Time Engagement: Students don't just study theory; they actively track the beacons they helped launch, seeing the direct impact of pollution on a live map.

4. Ulysses Experience: Citizen Science & Data

This axis democratizes information and involves the local community in the solution.

• The "Human Sensor": Training local rowing clubs (traineras) to use mobile apps to geolocate floating waste during their training sessions.

• Open Data Platform: A public-facing digital portal where citizens, scientists, and policymakers can access real-time data on the health of the Atlantic Arc.

• Interactive Spaces: Permanent exhibitions at the Bilbao Maritime Museum and the San Sebastián Aquarium to showcase the project's findings.

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