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Thermal drones boost detection of entangled seals
- March 10, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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New research from Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks is using thermal and infrared drone technology to spot marine debris entanglements in Australian fur seals. Entanglement is an escalating threat to marine wildlife such as seals and fur seals with well-documented impacts including injury, restricted movement, and increased energy expenditure.
Originally published at Phys.org