The Wazoku Challenge of Marine Mammals Detection
The Wazoku Challenge, launched by the U.S. Navy in collaboration with conservation organisations, sought innovative solutions to protect endangered whale populations while addressing the challenges of increasing marine traffic. As part of this international initiative, Deep Voice partnered with Sea to Shore Systems and Open Ocean Robotics to develop a groundbreaking system for detecting Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) and North Atlantic right whales (NARW). By integrating hydrophones and above-water cameras with advanced technologies from all three organisations, the project delivers a 24/7 vessel strike warning system. This solution ensures extensive area coverage, reduces operational costs, and promotes the safe coexistence of marine life and human activity.