Whale Seeker develops AI-powered tools for real-time and aerial detection of marine mammals, utilizing advanced image analysis and infrared technology to enhance monitoring efficiency. Their solutions address the challenges of observer bias and human error in marine mammal detection, providing accurate data for conservation and compliance in marine industries.
Funding
$619.6K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current methods of marine mammal detection rely heavily on human observers, which are prone to observer bias, fatigue, and human error, especially in challenging conditions or during long-term monitoring efforts. This can lead to inaccurate data, impacting conservation efforts and regulatory compliance for marine industries.
Solution
Whale Seeker offers AI-powered solutions for real-time and aerial detection of marine mammals, designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of marine mammal monitoring. The company's technology combines human expertise with proprietary AI algorithms to analyze visual and infrared imagery, providing quick, high-quality data reports. Whale Seeker's solutions automate the detection process, reducing observer bias and human error, and enabling faster and more reliable data collection. The company's tools support various applications, including wildlife conservation, marine transport, environmental consulting, and policy and wildlife management.
Target Audience
Whale Seeker's primary customers include wildlife conservation organizations, marine transport and port authorities, cruise lines, environmental consulting firms, energy companies, fishing industries, and policy and wildlife management agencies.
Features
- Möbius: Tool for loop aerial image analysis, combining human and machine judgments to detect marine mammals, coastlines, and ice.
- Möbius Observer: Processes real-time data directly from the environment, alerting marine mammal observers to the presence or absence of marine mammals.
- Cetus: Non-invasive solution for marine mammal detection using large-scale satellite imagery.
- Arc: Automated marine mammal detection system from infrared imagery, utilizing standard forward-facing cameras mounted on ships and on land.
- Automated detection algorithms to speed up detection and remove observer bias.
- Transparent data processing, providing users with confidence in decision-making.
- Ethical and sustainable business practices.