Skip to content

We use a curtain, so we don't use a net, so there's…

“We use a curtain, so we don't use a net, so there's nothing sea life can get entangled with. And also, the system moves very slowly. It moves around 4 inches per second on average. So really, the chances of sea life being harmed by this are very minimal.” quote by Boyan Slat
Download Open image
“We use a curtain, so we don't use a net, so there's nothing sea life can get entangled with. And also, the system moves very slowly. It moves around 4 inches per second on average. So really, the chances of sea life being harmed by this are very minimal.”

Boyan Slat

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The design avoids entanglement by using a curtain instead of a net and moves slowly, minimizing harm to marine life.

In simple terms: Curtain design and slow speed reduce sea life injury.

Key Takeaway

Use low‑impact, slow‑moving barriers.

Themes

environment technology conservation marine life impact reduction

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

advisory technical

When to use this quote

  • marine protection
  • environmental design

Key Concepts

netting entanglement slow movement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance protection with effectiveness?
  • What other low‑impact methods exist?
A Different Perspective

Potentially limits capture efficiency;null

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Boyan Slat

Explore all 79 Boyan Slat quotes

More Average quotes

Browse all 2,816 Average quotes