Greenpeace presents diving robots: Save the Baltic Sea before it's too late!

Greenpeace presents diving robots: Save the Baltic Sea before it's too late!

The Greenpeace campaign in the Meereseum in Stralsund, which takes place from Monday to Thursday, not only attracts nature lovers, but also offers exciting insights into research in the Baltic Sea. An innovative diving robot that explores the ocean floor will be presented there. This robot, which was also used in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline leak, sends live images to a monitor and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world under water. Control is via a user-friendly console, and researchers can work with special tools such as a syringe to take water samples NDR reported.

For anyone who would like to find out more, there is a free outdoor event on the program, while the lectures in the Meereseum are free of charge. At lunchtime on Wednesday there will be a talk on “Whale research in the Arctic and the threat to marine life from deep-sea mining”, which underlines the importance of protecting our oceans.

The Importance of Environmental Studies

Marine research is essential, especially considering the ecosystems that live in the depths of the oceans. Nord Stream AG carried out extensive environmental studies to ensure that its pipeline was designed and laid in an environmentally friendly manner. Over 100 million euros were invested in these important investigations, carried out by independent contractors from various countries. The analysis included the physical, biological and socio-economic environment and provided valuable information to minimize possible negative impacts of pipeline construction, informed Nord Stream.

Ensuring safety and environmental compatibility was the top priority. It was found that most of the potential impacts of the construction work were classified as minor and these measures could be successfully mitigated. An independent safety analysis confirmed these results, which are of great importance for future projects.

Deep sea mining and its risks

But it's not just the pipeline construction that is the focus of the discussion. Deep-sea mining, which is increasingly becoming the focus, poses significant risks to the delicate ocean ecosystems. The WWF warns that large-scale mining of raw materials in the deep sea can lead to incalculable effects on habitats and biodiversity. Over 5,000 new species have been discovered in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in recent years, demonstrating the immense biodiversity of the deep sea WWF.

The deep sea also plays a crucial role in global climate protection, as it is the planet's largest carbon sink. Given these critical functions, many states and organizations are opposed to approving deep-sea mining applications until there is an effective regulatory framework to protect the marine environment. The growing awareness of the risks of deep-sea mining shows that more and more actors are committed to preserving our oceans.

Greenpeace's activities in Stralsund and the accompanying scientific studies are a clear indication that protecting the marine environment and raising awareness of the challenges facing our oceans are becoming increasingly important. Attend the event, learn and experience first-hand what our seas have to offer!