“The ocean is the most misunderstood and mismanaged resource we have,” says Neil Davé, general manager for Tidal, Alphabet’s (yes, Google’s parent company) moon-shot project to protect the seas. Tidal’s first commercial product, an underwater AI camera that gathers insights for salmon farmers, with the goal of promoting more-sustainable practices. The technology can spot evidence of sea-lice infestations early for less invasive interventions, and help reduce waste by tracking exactly how much food the fish need. Mowi, the world’s largest salmon farmer, this year installed 230 of the systems across Norway.
More Must-Reads From TIME
- Taylor Swift Is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
- Meet the Nation Builders
- Why Cell Phone Reception Is Getting Worse
- Column: It's Time to Scrap the Abraham Accords
- Israeli Family Celebrates Release of Hostage Grandmother
- In a New Movie, Beyoncé Finds Freedom
- The Top 100 Photos of 2023
- Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time
