Marina Cleaner

Ballina Social Innovators Term 1 2026

April 2026

By Chelsea, Melissa, Oscar.

Pollution, rubbish and dangerous chemicals are putting serious pressure on our oceans and the wildlife that depends on them. Marina Cleaner is a robot that works on both land and water, collecting waste and filtering harmful substances from the ocean before they can cause lasting damage. It’s a practical, technology-driven response to one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing coastal communities.

They want to organise a community clean-up day involving primary school students, and over time hope to partner with local scientists to learn more about how waste can be better managed and disposed of.

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