Partnership develops real-time marine mammal detection system
University of Plymouth
Published: 9 March 2026
University of Plymouth and MSeis are developing an AI-powered detection system using advanced computer vision and thermal-optical cameras to automatically track marine mammals along the UK coastline, replacing manual observation methods.
Keywords: marine mammals, AI detection, computer vision, autonomous monitoring, marine conservation, cetaceans, offshore safety
New vessel expands ocean exploration, marine research for UMaine students
University of Maine
Published: 20 March 2026
The University of Maine's Darling Marine Center acquired a 45-foot research vessel capable of traveling 100 miles offshore, expanding student access to Gulf of Maine waters for shark tagging, marine mammal surveys, and fisheries research.
Keywords: research vessel, Gulf of Maine, marine research, Darling Marine Center, fisheries, marine mammals, ocean exploration
Data now flowing from new Antarctic Ocean observatory
Ocean Networks Canada
Published: 11 March 2026
Ocean Networks Canada and Spain's CSIC have doubled data capture capacity at their Antarctic subsea observatory off Livingston Island, with new CTD and dissolved oxygen sensors monitoring Southern Ocean conditions in near real-time.
Keywords: Southern Ocean, Antarctic observatory, ocean monitoring, CTD, subsea observatory, Livingston Island, oceanographic data
