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محيطك - Your Ocean

Quantum Optimization for Ocean Plastic Cleanup

Overview

mohituQ is an open-source project focused on leveraging quantum algorithms-specifically Decoded Quantum Interferometry (DQI)-to optimize the placement and routing of trash-collection systems for cleaning up ocean plastic. Inspired by initiatives like The Ocean Cleanup, Plastic Odyssey, and WWF Oceans, this repository aims to accelerate environmental impact through advanced computational techniques.

Note

The name “محيطك” (mohituQ) means “Your Ocean” in Arabic, reflecting our commitment to empowering communities to reclaim their marine environments through advanced technology.

Project Goals

  • Model the logistical challenge of ocean plastic collection as a large-scale optimization problem.

  • Implement quantum-inspired and classical algorithms (DQI, QAOA, and others) to find optimal or near-optimal solutions for net placement and collection routes.

  • Support open science and environmental sustainability by providing transparent, reproducible code and data.

Features

  • Mathematical formulations for multi-objective optimization (maximize plastic collected, minimize environmental impact, etc.)

  • Example implementations of DQI and comparative classical algorithms

  • Tools for simulating ocean plastic distribution and evaluating cleanup strategies

  • Extensible framework for integrating real-world data and collaborating with citizen science initiatives

Quick Start

Installation

# Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/qcecothing/mohituQ.git
cd mohituQ

# Create and activate a virtual environment
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

Basic Usage

# Run a sample optimization
python src/dqi_max_xorsat_implementation.py

UN Sustainable Development Goals

This project contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 3 - Good health and well-being

Cleaning oceans safeguards human health by reducing exposure to marine pollutants in seafood and coastal waters.

SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation

Cleaning oceans helps protect marine water quality, which is crucial for resources like desalination and intrinsically linked to effective land-based water management.

SDG 11 - Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Cleaning oceans enhances urban sustainability by tackling marine litter originating from cities, protecting coastal economies, and improving community resilience.

SDG 13 - Climate Action

By optimizing ocean cleanup operations to reduce fuel consumption and emissions while maximizing impact.

SDG 14 - Life Below Water

By directly addressing ocean plastic pollution that threatens marine ecosystems and biodiversity.

SDG 17 - Partnerships for Goals

By fostering open collaboration between quantum computing experts, marine conservationists, and the global community.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see the Contributing page for guidelines on how to get started, report issues, or submit pull requests. All contributors are expected to follow our Code of Conduct.

Acknowledgments

  • Inspired by The Ocean Cleanup, Plastic Odyssey, and WWF Oceans

  • Quantum algorithm references: Decoded Quantum Interferometry (DQI), QAOA

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.