Each spring, river herring populations migrate from Massachusetts coastal waters to begin their annual journey up rivers and streams to freshwater spawning habitat. River herring have faced severe population declines over the past several decades, and their migration is extensively monitored across the region, primarily through traditional visual counting and volunteer-based programs.
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By developing a computer vision system for fish monitoring, this research seeks to enhance conservation efforts and fisheries management. The new method could lead to more accurate population estimates, improved data quality, and insights into migration behavior and patterns. However, traditional monitoring will still be necessary for maintaining long-term datasets until automated counting systems are fully implemented. Integrating citizen observations and computer vision-generated data may crea...