AI is the answer to the Mauritius oil spill

The easy answer? No more oil. The reality? Global transportation needs AI to fight oil spills.

The Mauritius oil spill reveals yet another example of how international freight shipping can cause serious harm to critical ecosystems. Using AI to reduce human error is our best hope for a solution.

Breaking down the Mauritius oil spill

A stricken ship has leaked over 1,000 tons of oil over the coast of Mauritius. Experts fear that the ship may soon break in half, which could have devastating effects on the surrounding environment.

On Sunday, the cargo ship split in two after sitting a few miles off the Mauritian coast for almost a week. Fortunately, most of the oil had been removed from the ship prior to splitting apart.

How it happened

It is believed that harsh weather conditions caused the leak.

Currently, activists are scrambling with make-shift solutions to clean up the oil and minimize damage. Some activists may face fines as they break local protocols for clean-up efforts.

Activists blame their hasty violation on the haphazard government response as groups take a critical first-step toward mitigation efforts.