Using AI for facial recognition — or fin recognition — for whales and dolphins

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/07/31/ai-whale-recognition

This podcast features discussions on how AI technology is transforming marine biology by enabling researchers to track and monitor whale and dolphin populations through facial or fin recognition. By analyzing unique physical characteristics, AI assists in understanding animal behavior and ecology, ultimately contributing to conservation efforts. Such innovations are crucial for the protection of these marine species as they face threats from climate change and human activity.

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