Knowing the Flow

Edie Witter, a bioluminescent expert, shifted focus to water quality monitoring, inspired by ocean policy reports. She founded the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) to develop solutions for ocean conservation. One of ORCA's projects was Kilroy, a water quality monitoring device designed by Eric Fosterson. Kilroy is user-friendly and cost-effective, with sensors to measure bioluminescence. ORCA faced funding challenges, losing state and federal support, relying on private foundations. Strategic placement of Kilroys was crucial, leading to pollution mapping using sediment samples to visualize pollution levels.

What was the primary motivation for Edie Witter to focus on water quality monitoring?

• To collaborate with international organizations

• To build pollution maps of sediments

• To study marine life behavior

• To develop new oceanic technologies

Who was responsible for designing the Kilroy water quality monitoring device?

• Eric Fosterson

• The Pew Ocean Commission

• The Clineal Foundation

• Edie Witter

What unique feature does the Kilroy device have regarding bioluminescence?

• It can identify luminescent animals by their flash

• It can measure water temperature

• It can detect sound waves

• It can track ocean currents

What was one of the main funding challenges faced by ORCA?

• State of Florida going bankrupt

• Lack of private donations

• Federal funding increase

• Over-reliance on international grants

How does ORCA make pollution visible in their mapping process?

• By deploying drones

• By coding sediment samples with colors

• By using satellite imagery

• By using sonar technology