Ocean Eye will illuminate the hidden realms of marine biodiversity and pave the way for unprecedented insights into the ocean using lidar technology and advanced sensors.
In a groundbreaking initiative, researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Aarhus University spearhead the Ocean Eye project. This revolutionary undertaking aims to transform our understanding of marine biodiversity using cutting-edge optical technologies, according to a university press release.
The project utilizes a combination of hyperspectral cameras, lasers, and artificial intelligence on an autonomous vessel to gather comprehensive data on coastal waters, surpassing the limitations of traditional methods.
Challenging the uncharted depths
Despite 71 percent of Earth’s surface being covered by water, a staggering 91 percent of marine species remain unidentified, creating a substantial blind spot in our knowledge of marine biodiversity. Traditional methods employing divers and drones have proven challenging and expensive, leading DTU to pioneer the Ocean Eye project.
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