The possibility of using high resolution satellite images for detection of marine mammals

High-resolution satellite imagery can effectively detect marine mammals, including polar bears, walruses, and whales, as demonstrated by a study analyzing GeoEye satellite data from the Wrangel Island Reserve. The research highlights the potential of remote sensing in optical ranges for monitoring these species during seasonal thaw (June 2009), though the absence of synchronous ground truth observations limits the reliability of the findings. This approach offers promising tools for ecological studies and conservation efforts, particularly in remote or inaccessible regions like Wrangel Island.

Platonov, N. G., Mordvintsev, I. N., & Rozhnov, V. V. (2013). The possibility of using high resolution satellite images for detection of marine mammals. Biology Bulletin, 40(2), 197–205. https://doi.org/10.1134/s1062359013020106