Dolphin-seeking drones may hold key to marine mammal safety

Marine mammals have a recognisable heat signature which means that they can be spotted from above using a thermal imaging camera, as they regularly come up for air. Image: Ocean Life Survey

A workboat-based drone could look out for marine mammals or other warm-blooded species in high-risk locations around windfarms, port developments or even seismic survey areas.

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