Revolutionizing Marine Conservation with Photogrammetry

Large-area imagery, also known as ‘Structure from Motion of Photogrammetry’, is a technology that allows anyone to create detailed 3D models of the environment. Scientists and conservation practitioners are increasingly using large-area imagery to study coral reefs.
These models can be used to monitor change over time, assess the efficacy of coral restoration efforts, and communicate the importance of conserving these vital ecosystems. While this technology offers a variety of benefits, concerted training and capacity building efforts are still needed to make this technology broadly accessible.
The Nature Tech Collective was joined by member Dr. Orion McCarthy, Science Lead at Seatrees and Project Manager at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, to learn more about the potential and real-world applications of photogrammetry for marine conservation.
Read the full writeup here: www.naturetechcollective.org/stories/revolutionizing-marine-conservation-with-photogrammetry
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