SeaBee at Runde

Artificial intelligence (AI) recognizes different species of plants and seabirds in images taken by drones along the coast

This week, a total of 17 participants from the research infrastructure SeaBee have gathered at Runde.

Researchers, drone pilots, and communications staff from NIVA, NINA, NTNU, SpectroFly, and GRID-Arendal have been testing modern equipment for mapping marine habitats, both from the air and from the sea surface.

At Runde, they have used both drones and autonomous surface vessels to collect data on kelp forests, eelgrass meadows, and various seaweed species in the intertidal zone. In addition, they have used drones to record northern gannets and gulls on the bird cliffs and at sea.

The project team reports that it has been a highly successful fieldwork campaign, blessed with great weather and excellent hospitality at the center.

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Would you like to read more about this exciting project? We recommend visiting www.seabee.no.

And if you want a clear explanation and illustration of how they work in the project, check out this great video:

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