IA-2026-0144
Deep Learning Enhances Beluga Whale Research in the Arctic
Pilot Ecosystems and Oceans Science
Description of the initiative
Esri Canada built a deep learning model that automatically detects beluga whales in imagery. The model was developed using satellite, drone and aerial imagery and reported accuracy is high, but the model has not been tested by DFO Science yet.
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Contacts
- Subject matter expert
- Winegardner, Amanda
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Stage status : Completed
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Stage status : In progress
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Stage status : Upcoming
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