Abstract

The world’s oceans face an alarming threat in the form of marine waste, with detrimental consequences for marine ecosystems and human societies. This article explores the transformative partnership between marine science and artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling this global challenge. Leveraging AI’s data processing, predictive modeling, and automation capabilities, marine science is harnessing innovative solutions. AI-powered technologies enable remote sensing, monitoring, predictive modeling, autonomous surveying, waste detection, and public engagement. By collaboratively sharing data, investing in research, implementing policies, and fostering public awareness, this symbiotic relationship between science and technology offers a promising path toward reducing marine waste, preserving our oceans, and securing a sustainable future.