Scientists say artificial intelligence can transform the identification and monitoring of species across the world, providing a revolutionary tool in supporting action to understand and reverse biodiversity losses.
Scientists say artificial intelligence can transform the identification and monitoring of species across the world, providing a revolutionary tool in supporting action to understand and reverse biodiversity losses.
A shortage of experts means there are major gaps in our understanding of where species occur, how populations are changing and what is causing declines and local extinctions. There is an acute shortage of data on insects globally, even though they make up four-fifths of animal life and are vital for healthy ecosystems and food production.
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is working with partners across the world to pioneer the use of automated biodiversity monitoring stations. This partnership is trialling equipment in Europe, North America as well as across the tropics, which are among the most biodiverse places on Earth but where there is significant under-reporting of species.
Read more at: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
