SplashTech: Eyesea rolls out next-generation app to map marine pollution in real time

The platform combines real-time reporting from seafarers and coastal communities with advanced analytics, satellite spectrometry and geospatial tools to create a unified, global picture of marine environmental health. The app allows users to log pollution incidents instantly while backend systems analyse trends, identify high-risk zones and validate data using satellite intelligence.

Founder Graeme Somerville-Ryan described the launch as transformative, stating: “This launch represents a significant leap forward in how we understand and respond to ocean pollution.”

The system integrates multiple technologies, including computer vision to identify pollution types, predictive modelling to forecast trends, and gamification features designed to encourage consistent user engagement. A key development is the addition of satellite image spectrometry, which enables more accurate detection of oil spills and plastic pollution at scale, helping to bridge the gap between local observations and global monitoring.

Custom dashboards also allow both individuals and organisations to track pollution data, supporting applications ranging from independent environmental monitoring to corporate ESG reporting and compliance.

The significance of the launch lies in its ability to unite fragmented data streams into a single, actionable platform. Traditionally, pollution reporting has been inconsistent and localised, limiting the industry’s ability to respond effectively. By combining human input with machine learning and satellite validation, Eyesea is creating a more transparent and scalable system.