Episode 50. Mapping the unseen with Graeme Somerville-Ryan, founder of Eyesea.

 Join us with special guest, Graeme Somerville-Ryan, the founder of Eyesea. About Eyesea: A pioneering nonprofit, Eyesea is mapping the unseen - global maritime pollution. By revealing what's hidden, they aim to drive solutions that matter. Highlights: The Plastic Problem: Initial efforts were anchored inboth MARPOL-compliant plastics removal from ships and an increase in local regulations around single use plastics onboard. Data Discovery: While existing data was scanty, ships and seafarers emerged as potential goldmines of information. Tech Meets Trash: Version 1 of Eyesea's platform accumulated over 120K photos in very short order. Today, with support from tech companies like Mapbox, Grundo, and Dataiku, and a hackathon from Microsoft, they're leveraging MI/AI to better identify and manage maritime pollution. App Innovations: The Eyesea app has a strong focus on personal and ship data security, collecting only pollution images, no personal data. Beyond Challenges: Eyesea navigated the rough waters of software collaborations, bit has had strong industry support over this process ChartWorld funding version one, and support from BSM leading to a pivotal app rebuild. Redefining ESG: The podcast touches on the pressing need to overhaul current Environmental, Social, and Governance structures. Global Engagement: From trash to tech, the discussion delves into rallying a global network to drive tangible change. Maritime & More: Eyesea's impact isn't restricted to the maritime world; their methods are resonating across industries. Dive in to learn how Eyesea is steering the future of pollution management in the digital age, reshaping maritime practices and more. Tune in Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Music by Peg and The Rejected 'King of SKA' Art Work By:  GA Design   This podcast was produced by me, Chris Aversano Support our Podcast: If you've found value in this episode, please rate us 5-stars and follow  The podcast has a newsletter where you can subscribe. Every interaction truly makes a difference! You can also Buy Me A Coffee