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Report of the Workshop on the use of still and video cameras to record deepwater shark catches by scientific observers

Rome, 31 August 2021

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 39 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

ISBN 978-92-5-135478-0

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This publication examines the current status of using still and video camera systems, supported by image analysis through artificial intelligence and computer learning systems, to support the work of on-board scientific observers on commercial fishing vessels. This allows observers to increase their ability to improve data collection and reduce risks to personal safety. It also frees up the observers time allowing them to focus on tasks that can not be replaced by technology. The end result is more and better data, collected to know quality standards, that is independent of observer experience.

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FAO. 2022. Report of the Workshop on the use of still and video cameras to record deepwater shark catches by scientific observers, Rome, 31 August 2021. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7967en

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