Citizen Science and Machine Learning for Research and Nature Conservation: The Case of Eurasian Lynx, Free-ranging Rodents and Insects

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2403.02906v1
• Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2024 12:13:27 GMT
• Title: Citizen Science and Machine Learning for Research and Nature Conservation: The Case of Eurasian Lynx, Free-ranging Rodents and Insects
• Authors: Kinga Skorupska, Rafa{\l} Stryjek, Izabela Wierzbowska, Piotr Bebas, Maciej Grzeszczuk, Piotr Gago, Jaros{\l}aw Kowalski, Maciej Krzywicki, Jagoda Lazarek, Wies{\l}aw Kope\'c
• Abstract summary: We will discuss considerations related to nature research and conservation as well as opportunities for the use of Citizen Science and Machine Learning. The panel will discuss opportunities for the use of Citizen Science and Machine Learning to expedite the process of data preparation, labelling and analysis.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Technology is increasingly used in Nature Reserves and National Parks around the world to support conservation efforts. Endangered species, such as the Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx), are monitored by a network of automatic photo traps. Yet, this method produces vast amounts of data, which needs to be prepared, analyzed and interpreted. Therefore, researchers working in this area increasingly need support to process this incoming information. One opportunity is to seek support from volunteer Citizen Scientists who can help label the data, however, it is challenging to retain their interest. Another way is to automate the process with image recognition using convolutional neural networks. During the panel, we will discuss considerations related to nature research and conservation as well as opportunities for the use of Citizen Science and Machine Learning to expedite the process of data preparation, labelling and analysis.

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