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Finwave: an online photo-identification database and AI matching tool

Listed in the registry Pilot Original language : English

About the initiative

Description of the initiative

This project  aims to  improve a publicly accessible machine learning platform capable of identifying individual killer whales in real-time from submitted photographs. The ultimate goal is to improve the web-based interface and validate the algorithm used for photo identification against known individuals.

AI family

Perception and Understanding

Bucket rationale Not translated

Système de reconnaissance automatisée d’identité via photos, tâche perceptuelle.

Lifecycle

  1. Ideation

    Stage status : Completed

    June 1, 2025

  2. Assessment

    Stage status : Completed

  3. Approved

    Stage status : Completed

  4. Development

    Stage status : Completed

  5. Pilot

    Stage status : In progress

  6. Production

    Stage status : Upcoming

  7. Archived

    Stage status : Upcoming

Schedule for this initiative

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  1. Ideation

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Contacts

Requester
Smith, Melannie
Sector contact
Smith, Melannie
Subject matter expert
Winegardner, Amanda
Smith, Melannie

Data and tools

Sector
Ecosystems and Oceans Science
Region
National Capital Region
Submitted on
June 1, 2025