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Scientists are using unoccupied aerial systems to collect dolphin health data

an unoccupied aerial system hovers over two dolphins in a body of water below.
Using the UAS ‘SnotBot’ with petri dishes attached to capture the blow exhalations of dolphins.

A new study utilizes unoccupied aerial systems to collect dolphin health data and helps scientists understand why dolphins are moving to water with lower salinity. By using unoccupied aerial systems,  scientists are able to collect this information in a non-invasive manner. https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/using-uas-to-collect-dolphin-health-data/