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Thermal Cameras and AI Help Ships Steer Clear Of Gray Whales

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A new system in San Francisco Bay aims to cut ship strikes on whales: WhaleSpotter pairs thermal cameras on Angel Island with an AI model that auto-detects gray whales. Each detection is verified by a human reviewer to avoid false alarms. Authorities, scientists, and shipping companies are meant to receive the data in near real-time, helping protect a threatened population.

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