Illinois scientists are fighting invasive fish with AI and unmanned kayaks
Invasive species like bighead carp are damaging wetlands and fisheries in Illinois, but a high-tech innovation could solve the problem.
Scientists are equipping semi-autonomous watercraft with GPS and using AI to gather data on invasive fish in the Emiquon Wetland south of Peoria, Illinois. Over time, the novel approach could help them remove silver, bighead and common carp, three invasive species that are hurting the ecosystem.
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GUESTS: Randy Smith, The Nature Conservancy Illinois River Project Director
Josey Ridgway, U.S. Geological Survey fish biologist
Karen Weigert, director of Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility
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Illinois scientists are fighting invasive fish with AI and unmanned kayaks
Invasive species like bighead carp are damaging wetlands and fisheries in Illinois, but a high-tech innovation could solve the problem.
Scientists are equipping semi-autonomous watercraft with GPS and using AI to gather data on invasive fish in the Emiquon Wetland south of Peoria, Illinois. Over time, the novel approach could help them remove silver, bighead and common carp, three invasive species that are hurting the ecosystem.
Reset learns more about the project.
GUESTS: Randy Smith, The Nature Conservancy Illinois River Project Director
Josey Ridgway, U.S. Geological Survey fish biologist
Karen Weigert, director of Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility