A new field of study called imageomics uses machine learning to pull data out of images. Researchers hope the technique can help fill in the gaps for conservationists working to study vulnerable animal populations.
The new field of imageomics allows scientists to cull useful data from photos and videos to help save endangered species. It even uses images taken by tourists.
Social media posts about whales and zebras may help scientists track them for conservation. Vacation photos that tourists take of whales and zebras and posted on social media are helping scientists for conservation purposes.
Taking photos while whale watching or snapping an image of a zebra in the wild and sharing it on social media is a pastime for many tourists, but in addition to bringing joy to friends and family, these photos can help with the information databases of scientists tracking threatened and endangered species.
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