Gen Z Is Rescuing Millions in Medical Supplies — 2026-10-09

Impact Vector: Good News · Oct 9, 2026 · 3m

## Short Segments Seabirds are getting a lifeline thanks to a new invention. A floating scarecrow and bird-shaped kite have reduced seabird deaths in Cornish fishing nets by up to 71 percent. This innovative solution, developed by Fishtek Marine, uses a buoy with spinning eyes and a kite that mimics a bird of prey to deter birds from diving into gillnets. With an estimated 95,000 diving birds drowning in these nets annually, this approach offers a promising way to protect vulnerable species like razorbills and guillemots without disrupting fishing operations. Coming up, we'll explore how Gen…