NEWS & RESULTS

Supported by the European LIFE program, the SEADETECT project continues to advance its mission of reducing ship-whale collisions. In September 2024, a major milestone was achieved with the successful deployment of four acoustic modules in the Pelagos Sanctuary at an impressive depth of 2,500 meters. These modules were successfully retrieved in early December, marking significant […]

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𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑒 𝑑𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠, 𝑎 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑔𝑙𝑜𝑏𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐. 𝐴𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑘𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒, 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑.  ▷ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 The study, based on over 435,000 […]

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Update on SEADETECT System Installation 🚢🌊 We’re pleased to announce the successful installation of our system on the Découverte du Vivant vessel by NEXVISION SAS. The initial setup included the panoramic camera and the eVPU computer, which have already undergone a first navigation to validate system functionality and user ergonomics. The data collected will be […]

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Our recent General Assembly in Marseille! 📅 On April 3rd and 4th, 2024, we convened in Marseille for our General Assembly aimed at reviewing the progress across various technical work packages, impact assessments, and communication and business development activities. 🚀💼 A special thank you to NEXVISION SAS for graciously hosting us during this productive gathering!  […]

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In a concerted effort to address the escalating threat of whale-vessel collisions at sea, the SEADETECT consortium is proud to present its latest scientific paper, titled « SEADETECT: developing an automated detection system to reduce whale-vessel collision risk. » This paper represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to marine conservation and safety. Whale-vessel collisions, commonly […]

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Whales play a pivotal role in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. As we observe the International Day of Whales on February 18th, it is crucial to reflect on the importance of conserving these remarkable creatures and addressing the numerous threats they face today. The Threats to Whales: Understanding the Challenges Whale populations worldwide […]

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We’re pleased to announce a significant advancement in maritime safety: the LiDAR 3D prototype, developed by ONERA for the SEADETECT project. This device utilizes an infrared laser to efficiently capture detailed 3D representations of its surroundings. One of its notable capabilities is real-time data processing, enabling quick identification of potential collision risks irrespective of environmental […]

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In July 2023, Sirehna orchestrated and hosted a pivotal survey aboard the vessel « Piana » of La Méridionale in Marseille, marking a significant milestone within the collaborative European project SEADETECT. Joined by esteemed partners such as Nexvision, Diades Marine, and ONERA, SIREHNA’s team conducted a comprehensive survey, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in maritime safety. […]

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For the SEADETECT LIFE project, NEXVISION is at the forefront of innovation, pioneering optical cetacean detection powered by artificial intelligence (Deeplearning) algorithms. This cutting-edge technology is harnessed through a custom-designed electro-optics system: Overall, NEXVISION’s electro-optics system promises to improve cetacean detection, providing valuable insights for conservationists and maritime professionals alike. As we continue to refine […]

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