# Ocean Water-Cleaning Buoys This Buoy Was Designed to Help Make Large Bodies of Water Drinkable By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-10-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buoy References: [fastcoexist](https://www.fastcoexist.com/3065006/this-device-uses-the-power-of-waves-to-make-ocean-water-drinkable) & [sarosdesalination](https://sarosdesalination.com/) The 'SAROS [desalination buoy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy)' was designed as part of a project to help clean up ocean water. Desalination refers to the process of removing minerals and salts from saline water -- the kind of water found in oceans and seas around the world. On its own, ocean water is not fit for human consumption but desalination exists to change that fact. The SAROS buoy aims to make the process of desalination more cost-effective for communities in order to ease their access to [drinking water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric) and help resolve the problem of increasing water scarcity around the world. The buoy is powered with energy harnessed from the ocean waves it is placed in. This buoy is an excellent method of increasing accessibility to water for poor or rural communities around the world in a way that is cost-effective, convenient and has a low impact on the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ocean Desalination Buoy:** The SAROS desalination buoy allows poor or rural communities access to drinkable water by harnessing energy from ocean waves. - **Cost-effective Desalination:** The SAROS buoy aims to make the expensive process of desalination more cost-effective for communities in need. - **Sustainable Water Technology:** The SAROS buoy is an innovative and environmentally friendly solution to the water scarcity issue around the world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The SAROS buoy uses energy harnessed from ocean waves, presenting opportunities for innovative renewable energy solutions. - **Water Treatment:** The SAROS buoy is a disruptive innovation in the water treatment industry for desalination, especially for cost-effectiveness. - **Humanitarian Aid:** The SAROS buoy provides low-cost, sustainable, and renewable solutions for impoverished communities in need of drinkable water. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oceanic Pressure Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quenchsea-reel.md) - [Automated Ocean-Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfishbot.md) - [Tire-Crafted Solar Stills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-solar-still.md) - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Pure Drinking Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout-water.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Water Quality-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dispenser.md) - [Lotus-Inspired Floating Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis.md)