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Development and testing of artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze underwater photo and video data to assess marine impacts and resources

Listed in the registry Pilot Original language : English

About the initiative

Description of the initiative

This completed project (2020/21) aimed to utilize machine learning and imaging technology in fisheries science. The proponent planned to use Video and Image Analytics for Marine Environments (VIAME), an open-source system developed by NOAA, for two specific purposes: 1. Measure the movement of Atlantic cod across boundaries at the Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area in Newfoundland and Labrador. 2. Assess the impact of seismic surveying on Atlantic cod as part of a project funded by the Environmental Studies Research Fund (ESRF). The automatic detection and count of fish near MPA boundaries was expected to reduce use of personnel time and effort.

AI family

Perception and Understanding

Bucket rationale Not translated

Annotation et analyse automatisées de vidéos biologiques; vision artificielle.

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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2025 Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2026 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
  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