Mallorca biodiversity: 24 young researchers use AI

Mallorca puts biodiversity loss under the microscope: 24 young researchers from 15 countries gather in Lluc from 4 to 10 October to study coastal and island ecosystems. They examine how human activity affects wildlife. The Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (Imedea) organises the second Mallorca Science School, with more than 30 international specialists joining the programme.

Photos, birdsong and AI

The researchers look at coastal protection, invasive marine species and ways to study animal populations. They also try ReMatch, an AI tool developed at Imedea that identifies animals by the natural markings visible in photographs. Another session uses BirdNET to identify bird species by their songs.

From wetlands to moths

At the s'Albufera and s'Albufereta Natural Park on Mallorca, the group hears about studies of microbes, greenhouse gases in a coastal lagoon and birds monitored with sound recorders. A night-time activity turns to moths and the links between plants and pollinators.

Each researcher presents a poster on a topic covered by the school. The programme ends with a discussion about scientific careers and a workshop on communicating ocean research.

Topics: Education · Nature & wildlife · Escorca

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com