Clever Buoy Pros And Cons

The ‘Clever Buoy’ is the world’s first shark detection buoy, which uses advanced and specifically designed sonar and identification software to detect the sharks’ movements. The Clever Buoy system is calibrated to detect sonar images which match the swim patterns, shapes and wakes which sharks parade, allowing this innovative technology to differentiate sharks from other marine life. The Clever Buoy is as an innovation as it has used existing real-time communication technologies for a newly refined purpose, as well as incorporating emerging forms of technology (bespoke sonar and identification software by Shark Mitigation Systems (SMS)) into the development of the system. This system has since become unprecedented in the world of water safety, standing as the newest form of shark defence in the past 60 years. Australia has four times more fatal shark attacks than any other country, and over the past 60 years, methods to deter sharks, whether it is ethical or otherwise, have only consisted of;
• Shark Nets- 40% of sharks which come into close proximity of popular …show more content…
The benefits include an exploration of; non-invasive technology which is suitable for beach protection, ensuring no by-catch or impact to any marine life, humans or sharks. The sonar technology used is able to detect all marine life in the water, and can specifically detect sharks through the sonar imaging, meaning the 95% of sharks that aren’t tagged can be deferred. Further, the system is suitable to protect high intensity surf zones, allowing an arrangement immediately behind the swell’s impact zone to keep surfers safe. Every beach has different needs, whether it be due to the size, popularity or location, henceforth, the Clever Buoy system will be specifically designed and bespoke to its beach, meaning every beach will have a personalised shark safety system and system successfully increases