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British Antarctic Survey (BAS)

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is the United Kingdom’s national Antarctic operation

A new technique for analysing satellite images may help detect and count stranded whales from space

A new technique for analysing satellite images may help scientists detect and count stranded whales from space. Researchers tested a new detection method using Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite images from Maxar Technologies of the biggest mass stranding of baleen whales yet recorded.  It is hoped that in the future the technique will lead to

A new technique for analysing satellite images may help detect and count stranded whales from space

Satellites help spot whales

Scientists have demonstrated how new satellite technology can be used to count whales, and ultimately estimate their population size. Using Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, alongside image processing software, they were able to automatically detect and count whales breeding in part of the Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes in Argentina. The new method, published this

Satellites help spot whales

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