Australia Deploys Ocean Robots That Turn Toxic Algae Into Clean Oxygen

 

Australia Deploys Ocean Robots That Turn Toxic Algae Into Clean Oxygen

Australian marine scientists have launched autonomous underwater robots designed to neutralize toxic algal blooms. The devices identify harmful algae using spectral cameras, then release targeted enzyme packets that break down toxins while converting carbon-heavy biomass into oxygen-rich microbubbles.

The robots work quietly along coastlines where red tides have threatened fish populations for years. Within minutes of activation, sensors show oxygen levels rising as treated water becomes safe for marine life again. Instead of chemicals, the robots use biodegradable enzymes to avoid disturbing the ecosystem.

This breakthrough could protect fisheries, restore coral environments, and prevent massive marine die-offs caused by oxygen starvation. Several coastal communities are already requesting fleets of these robots to stabilize local waters.

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