ai-powered whale map protects endangered north atlantic right whales

A new AI-powered system is helping to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fathom Science and SAS have partnered to create "digital twins" of the ocean. This technology simulates real-time scenarios to predict whale presence. WhaleCast, developed by Fathom Science, integrates historical data with oceanographic models. The AI platform generates heatmaps showing where whales are likely to be. These maps help vessels avoid collisions with the whales. SAS's Data for Good program validated WhaleCast's predictive models. They used machine learning to analyze whale movements. The system refines predictions, making WhaleCast a reliable tool for whale protection. North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with fewer than 350 remaining. Vessel collisions and fishing gear entanglement are major threats. This AI system aims to reduce these threats and aid in their recovery.