IA-2026-0148
Automatic detection of Arctic whales in aerial images
Pilot Ecosystems and Oceans Science
Description of the initiative
In collaboration with Dr. David Clausi and his team at the Vision and Image Processing (VIP) Research Lab (University of Waterloo), we have been developing an algorithm to detect narwhals and belugas in photos from aerial surveys. We are planning to expand to ice seals and walrus.
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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
August 28, 2026
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Stage status : Upcoming
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