Seahorses and shark fins are illegally trafficked. An AI tool could help stop this crime
Marine wildlife samples used to create marine detection algorithms. Samples provided by the Australian Museum. Dr Vanessa Pirotta Shark fins on a plane, seahorses in your bag and sea cucumbers in the post – these are just a few examples of illegal marine wildlife trafficking. This crime can be hard to detect. But in a new study , published in the journal Frontiers in Ocean Sustainability, we show how artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed as a complimentary detection t
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool designed to combat the illegal trafficking of marine wildlife. The AI was trained using 3D X-ray scans of various marine species, including shark fins, seahorses, and sea cucumbers, to identify them in transit. This technology aims to supplement existing detection methods like human inspection and sniffer dogs at international airports and postal facilities. The study highlights the growing problem of marine wildlife smuggling, which often intersects with other serious criminal activities.
This AI tool offers a novel technological approach to help authorities detect and intercept illegal wildlife trade, potentially saving endangered marine species and disrupting criminal networks.
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