BioConsult SH
Detecting whales from space to inform marine protected areas
Problem
Limited mapping of oceans impedes efforts to protect marine ecosystems
Solution
Spacewhales protecting marine mammals and ecosystems with satellite imagery and AI.
About the company
BioConsult SH was founded in 1998 as an ecologically oriented research and consulting company, and is a pioneer and market leader of innovative solutions in the ecological sector. Their service SPACEWHALE, started in 2018, and utilizes satellite imagery and AI, to study previously unexplored areas with the aim to be able to accelerate the designation of Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This technology has become a key tool in helping tackle the global climate and biodiversity crises and supporting coastal communities.
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