Bay Area's Whale Saving AI: A Glimmer of Hope Amid Climate Chaos The recent launch of WhaleSpotter, an AI powered detection network in San Francisco Bay, has sparked hope for a solution to the alarming rise in gray whale deaths.
The system uses thermal cameras and machine learning algorithms to scan the bay for whale blows and heat signatures, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby.
The statistics on gray whale deaths are sobering: 21 dead gray whales were found in the Bay Area last year, with at least 40% killed by ship strikes. This year, more than 10 have already died.