AI-powered whale-spotting tech may help save San Francisco Bay’s gray whales
An AI-powered monitoring system has been implemented to protect gray whales in San Francisco Bay. The technology uses thermal cameras and AI to detect whales up to 7 kilometers away, alerting ships to potential collisions. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of ship strikes as whale foraging increases in the busy bay area.
- ▪The new system combines thermal cameras and AI for whale detection.
- ▪Whales are increasingly foraging in the heavily trafficked San Francisco Bay.
- ▪Alerts are sent to vessels to slow down or change course when whales are detected.
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News Animals AI-powered whale-spotting tech may help save San Francisco Bay’s gray whales The newly deployed system aims to warn ships of whales in their path A gray whale surfaces in San Francisco Bay on February 26. Whales are increasingly foraging in the heavily trafficked bay, facing danger of collision with ships. Darrin Allen © NOAA Permit #26532 By Carolyn Gramling 33 minutes ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print An AI-powered monitoring system could save the lives of gray whales that are increasingly taking a deadly detour into California’s heavily trafficked San Francisco Bay.
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