Beach litter is increasingly considered an important indicator of ocean pollution in international agreements. In the past, numerous methods have been developed to record beach litter. However, these methods usually require the presence of on-site surveys, which makes them difficult and impractical to use in areas that are difficult to access, such as the Arctic coasts. This highlights the need for alternative approaches to efficiently record and reduce litter pollution on beaches, even in remote regions. The “Aplastic-Q Arctic” research project aims to develop a methodology for automatically detecting litter on the coasts of Arctic beaches using remote sensing data. This innovative approach is intended to complement existing methods.
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