Protecting the Great Barrier Reef with a scalable conservation model
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef requires faster insights and global collaboration. The customer story, "Protecting the Great Barrier Reef with a Scalable Conservation Model," shows how Dell Technologies partnered with Citizens of the Reef to power AI-driven coral analysis that accelerates data processing by 85% and doubles reef mapping in one year. Read the story to see how AI and sustainability intersect in real-world impact, and contact Connecting Point to explore how similar solutions can drive your sustainability goals.
What is the role of Citizens of the Reef?
Citizens of the Reef is focused on enhancing coral conservation efforts by equipping volunteers, scientists, and students with an AI-powered solution from Dell Technologies. This initiative allows for the rapid collection and analysis of photographs to better understand coral health and implement effective conservation strategies.
How has AI improved reef image analysis?
AI has significantly transformed reef image analysis, reducing the time taken from over seven minutes to just seconds per image. This efficiency has allowed Citizens of the Reef to analyze 13,000 images in just over a week, a process that previously took more than two months. The AI-supported analysis results are also highly accurate, aligning within 1% of assessments made by trained experts.
How can individuals participate in coral conservation?
Individuals can participate in coral conservation by becoming citizen scientists. They can capture and upload images of the reef using their phones or other devices, contributing to the annual Great Reef Census. This engagement allows people of all ages, from anywhere in the world, to make a tangible impact on the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef with a scalable conservation model
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