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NOAA Scientists Innovate Krill Population Estimates Using Tech

2/22/2025

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NOAA Fisheries scientists have innovatively tackled the challenge of estimating krill populations in the eastern Bering Sea, following the cancellation of the 2020 survey due to COVID-19. By harnessing uncrewed surface vehicles and advanced machine-learning algorithms, they achieved estimates that rival traditional methods, albeit with heightened uncertainty and reduced biological insights.

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Story summary

NOAA Fisheries scientists have innovatively tackled the challenge of estimating krill populations in the eastern Bering Sea, following the cancellation of the 2020 survey due to COVID-19. By harnessing uncrewed surface vehicles and advanced machine-learning algorithms, they achieved estimates that rival traditional methods, albeit with heightened uncertainty and reduced biological insights.