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This #interactive #mapping tool provides access to point data to visualize the general location, type, and status of #MarineMammalProtectionAct incidental take authorizations. Additional layers to assist in understanding the context of the #projects are provided.  Instructions to use the incidental take authorizations mapper (PDF, 2 pages) Incidental take is an unintentional, but not unexpected, impact to a #marinemammal that can range from a non-minor behavioral response, to an injury, to a mortality. Taking is prohibited, with certain exceptions, under the Marine Mammal #Protection Act. However, the Act allows, upon request, the incidental take of small numbers of #marinemammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity—other than commercial fishing—within a specified geographic region, provided appropriate mitigation and monitoring is required and certain findings may be made. #mai #marineacoustics NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration NOAA National Ocean Service NOAA Fisheries #NOAA #conservation https://lnkd.in/ggBdsQ8P

🚨 Unlocking the Secrets of Skipjack Tuna Distribution with Python and Oceanography! 🌊🐟 🌍 The southern coast of Sri Lanka, a prime fishing ground for Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), holds answers to how oceanographic variables drive their abundance. Using Python-based modeling and 2019 satellite-derived data, I explored the influence of SST, SSC, SSH, EKE, SSS, and MLD on this vital species. 📊 Through advanced analysis techniques like Generalized Additive Models (GAM), Empirical Cumulative Distribution Functions (ECDF), and histograms, we revealed the optimal environmental conditions: ✔️ SST: 26.5°C–29°C ✔️ SSC: 0.00–0.50 mg.m⁻³ ✔️ EKE: 0.00–0.90 m².s⁻² ✔️ Peaks in March and October during monsoon seasons. 💡 The results highlight the crucial role of ocean eddies and SST patterns in shaping Skipjack tuna distribution, paving the way for sustainable fisheries management and climate-adaptive strategies. 📍 Proud to combine data science and marine research to contribute to the future of fisheries and marine ecosystem management. Let’s connect to share insights and build sustainable solutions together! 🌊🔬 #PythonModeling #MarineResearch #SkipjackTuna #Oceanography #SustainableFisheries #SriLankaFisheries #ClimateAdaptation

Fish tracking using Ultralytics YOLOv8! 🐟 🐠 YOLOv8 can help track fish precisely, delivering real-time analytics and effective marine monitoring solutions. You can use this advanced technology to study aquatic ecosystems and support sustainable fishing practices. Key Benefits: ✅ Monitor fish behaviour and migration patterns ✅ Improve species identification and population management ✅ Enhance data collection for scientific research Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/C8CF50SnSLb #ComputerVision #FishTracking #YOLOv8 #MarineBiology #Conservation

Unlock unparalleled AI and ML precision with the Master Data Annotator. Discover the difference at https://lnkd.in/dV2B__iy #DataAnnotation #ImageAnnotation #AI #MachineLearning #DataScience #AITrainingData #MLTrainingData #AIAnnotation #MLAnnotation #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepLearning #ComputerVision #DataLabeling #AnnotationServices #DataTagging #AnnotationExperts #TechServices #DataPrep #BigData #DataAccuracy #Smartdata

📊 New research led by Global Fishing Watch shows that the integration of remote sensing data—such as synthetic aperture radar (SAR), may help overcome gaps in areas where public automatic identification system (AIS) data is not available. 🌍 This could improve fisheries management in the Mediterranean, where only a portion of the fishing fleet is publicly tracked. ⛴️ The study, published recently in the ICES Journal of Marine Science, used SAR vessel detections and AIS data to predict trawl fishing intensity and distribution of fishing activity to reveal the distribution and intensity of trawl fishing activity not previously publicly tracked. Unlock the full research paper and findings here: https://lnkd.in/e7UZ27Q4

Exciting research from Global Fishing Watch shows how synthetic aperture radar (SAR) can fill gaps where public AIS data is unavailable, like in the Mediterranean. By combining SAR with AIS, the study reveals hidden trawl fishing activity, paving the way for better fisheries management.

The power of technology in fisheries…

🌊A GoPro to protect and monitor marine environments from deep sea trawling in Greenland?🌊 Dr Chris Yesson from ZSL came to speak to us last week about monitoring benthic environments in heavy fishing communities in Greenland. About 80% of the export income of Greenland comes from fishing. 🎣 Original trawling methods involved scraping large nets with heavy pieces of metal across the seabed, resulting in extreme damage to to organisms that live there, not to mention large species accidentally being caught up in the nets, including Greenland sharks! 📷 By attaching a GoPro to a metal cage, they have managed to capture images of the sea floor to identify areas to avoid trawling. These images are then used to identify vulnerable marine ecosystem (VME) indicator species such as the sea pen, cups corals and umbellulas. ⛴️ These images have identified the impacts of trawling on soft seabeds vs hard sea beds, and discovered that hard seabeds take much longer to recover than soft. 🪸This research suggests will hopefully lead to better government marine management/protection areas, sustainability certifications and seabed mapping! Thanks to Dr Chris Yesson for this interesting seminar! #EBE2024 #marineconservation #biology #fisheries #ecology 📸 Dr Chris Yesson

🚨 Automated detection and sizing of fish for shellfish reef restoration 🚨 For the past few months, the #FishID team has been working hard at deploying a large, scalable automated fish detection and sizing model to estimate fish production on restored shellfish reefs. Check our work here https://lnkd.in/ey-6Pqb8 This paper, is by far, one of the most significant uses of #AI / underwater #computervision for aquatic restoration. We had >150 stereo-baited deployments across 2 locations, three different habitat types; and we also automatically detected and sized all juvenile fish. Enhancement of fish production from subtidal restored shellfish reefs is 6186 kg ha−1 year−1 (SD 1802) Species harvested commercially or recreationally contributed 98% of that production.

🌊 Dive deep into the world of elasmobranchs! 🦈 Did you know that elasmobranchs—sharks, skates, rays, and sawfish—are not just fascinating marine creatures but also critical indicators of ocean health? Our latest Dive deep video explores the incredible life history of these species, the pressures they face, and the innovative science helping to secure their future. 🎬 https://lnkd.in/edfz-5pw From slow growth and late maturity to their sensitivity to overexploitation, elasmobranchs are uniquely vulnerable to human impacts like overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change.  On the other hand, cutting-edge tools like acoustic tagging, DNA barcoding, and imaging technologies are paving the way for improved monitoring, management, and recovery. Take a closer look at: 🐟 The success story of the spurdog’s recovery after decades of overfishing. 🔬 How genetic and telemetry tools are revolutionizing conservation efforts. 🤝 The importance of collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and fishers to safeguard these iconic species. 🎬 Watch now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edfz-5pw Many thanks to Sophy McCullyPhillips Cefas and Jurgen Batsleer, members of ICES Working Group on Elasmobranch Fishes, for their contribution to this episode of Dive deep! ℹ Interested in our Working Group on Elasmobranch Fishes (WGEF) https://lnkd.in/eA-CAXxi #MarineScience #Elasmobranchs #Sharks #OceanConservation #SustainableFisheries 🎥 Video produced by Dávid Kulcsár