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Drones Collecting Whale Snot: Revolutionizing Whale Research

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Drones Collecting Whale Snot: Revolutionizing Whale Research Summary In this article, we explore how drones are revolutionizing whale research by making it easier and more cost-effective to collect biological data. We focus on the development of the “Snotbot,” a drone used to collect samples of whale mucus, which contains whale cells with DNA, microbiomes, and …

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Using Drones to Collect Whale Snot: A Game-Changer for Whale Research

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Using Drones to Collect Whale Snot: A Game-Changer for Whale Research Summary The use of drones in collecting whale snot is a non-invasive, cost-effective, and real-time way to understand a whale’s condition. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being developed to identify fluke patterns and collect hormonal data, allowing researchers to gather a larger data set. While …

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