Science Quickly The New Conservationists: AI is Making Meaning from the Sounds and Visuals of Wildlife (Part 2)
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Dec 16, 2024 Dive into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in wildlife research and conservation. Discover how technology enhances data collection, allowing conservationists to glean valuable insights from the sounds of coral reefs and the visual patterns of zebras. Explore innovative methods that combine traditional techniques with advanced acoustic and visual tools. Learn about the urgent challenges of climate change and how AI could spearhead efforts to preserve biodiversity for future generations.
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Manual Field Research Challenges
- Ashleigh Papp worked with sea turtles in Costa Rica, walking beaches for hours.
- This illustrates the traditional challenges of field research: time-consuming and expensive.
AI's Role in Handling Complexity
- Natural systems are complex with much "statistical noise" influencing animal behavior.
- AI helps by scaling observations, increasing locations and monitoring duration.
Data Explosion and Machine Learning
- Technology expands observations but creates massive data, like video and audio files.
- Machine learning helps process this data, finding key moments within thousands of recording hours.