https://www.kcbx.org/tags/benioff-ocean-science-laboratory Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory en-US Copyright Thu, 21 May 2026 00:14:50 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/health-science-and-technology/2026-05-20/ucsb-researchers-launch-ai-whale-detection-system-in-san-francisco-bay A new high-tech effort is underway in the San Francisco Bay to help protect gray whales from deadly ship strikes. UC Santa Barbara marine scientists, ferry operators and the US Coast Guard this week launched a real time whale detection network using thermal cameras and artificial intelligence. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:14:50 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/health-science-and-technology/2026-05-20/ucsb-researchers-launch-ai-whale-detection-system-in-san-francisco-bay Gabriela Fernandez