Drones offer ability to find, ID and count marine megafauna
Monday, November 26, 2018 - 10:50
in Biology & Nature
New research from North Carolina State University demonstrates that consumer-grade drones are effective tools for monitoring marine species across multiple sites in the wild. The work shows that the technology can be a valuable platform for scientists and conservationists interested in studying populations of sharks, rays, sea turtles and other marine megafauna.