Accelerating ocean discovery with artificial intelligence

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MISSION

FathomNet streamlines access to artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to accelerate the analysis of ocean visual data.

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SOLUTIONS

Three interconnected software platforms to make AI and ocean research more accessible and impactful

Portal

The FathomNet Portal is a globally accessible end-to-end tool that interfaces with FathomNet Database and FathomVerse. It utilizes machine learning to dramatically accelerate the analysis of ocean imagery.

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Database

The FathomNet Database is a growing database of expert-annotated images and machine learning models that provides machine learning-ready data representing all underwater life for software engineers and marine scientists.

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FathomVerse

FathomVerse is a game for mobile devices that invites ocean enthusiasts, animal lovers, and armchair explorers to train AI models while interacting with real ocean imagery collected by researchers.

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COMMUNITY

You're invited to our upcoming #FathomNetWorkshop on Wednesday, April 9, 2025! To accommodate different time zones, we’re hosting two sessions:
🕗 Session 1: 0800-1000 Pacific
🕓 Session 2: 1600-1800 Pacific

What’s on the Agenda?
✅ FathomNet Updates – Database news, Kaggle competition, WoRMS collaboration, and a sneak peek at our 2025 plans.
✅ FathomVerse Insights – What we’ve learned from the launch plus new features in the 2.0 update!
✅ How-To Sessions – Get hands-on guidance on contributing data, verifying entries, using FathomNet models, and engaging enthusiasts with FathomVerse.

Link in bio to register!

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Are you ready for a challenge?

Calling all data scientists and machine learning engineers! Join the FathomNet Kaggle Competition with FGVC Workshop to show us how you would develop a model that can accurately classify varying taxonomic ranks. Developing these solutions for ocean research will enable scientists to process and explore ocean data more efficiently.

Learn more at the link in bio!

📸 @mbari_news

#CVPR2025 #FathomNet #MachineLearning #DataScience #KaggleCompetition

🔔 Exciting Announcement! 🔔

We are thrilled to introduce our new program name: FathomNet!

As part of this transition, our solutions will now be known as FathomNet Database, FathomNet Portal, and FathomVerse. This change reflects our commitment to innovation and growth as we continue to develop solutions that empower our community.

#FathomNet

Navigating the Depths – New FathomNet Kaggle competition is live!

In the field of marine ecology, accurate taxonomic classification is essential for addressing fundamental questions: What species exist in a particular place? What is the ecosystem biodiversity and how does it change over time? Questions like these motivate the focus of our 2025 FathomNet Kaggle Competition, aiming to push the boundaries of taxonomic accuracy and inspire innovative solutions.

Competition closes May 26. Join now! Link in bio.

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#CVPR2025 #KaggleCompetition #MachineLearning #DataScience #ComputerVision

No hosting? No problem!

FathomNet Database’s data hosting pipeline through NOAA is live! Now anyone can upload annotated images to the Database thanks to free hosting on NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).

Link in bio to learn more!
#FathomNet #FathomNetDatabase

Class is in session 👩🏽‍🏫✏️

#FathomVerse is collaborating with classrooms, camps, and educator networks to introduce ocean science to students! Check out our new resources and player dashboard feature for educators. Link in bio!

#FathomVerse #DeepSea #OceanAnimals #MarineBio #EducatorResources

FathomVerse wins silver at the International Serious Play Awards! 🎮🎉

The Serious Play Conference brings together professionals who are exploring the use of game-based learning, sharing their experiences, and working together to shape the future of training and education. It’s an honor to be recognized alongside such innovative and impactful games.

Link in bio to learn more!

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FathomVerse Levels Up Ocean Exploration

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Join us for the 4th Annual FathomNet Workshop

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Accelerating ocean discovery with artificial intelligence

FathomNet streamlines access to artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to accelerate the analysis of ocean visual data.

Three interconnected software platforms to make AI and ocean research more accessible and impactful

Portal

Database

FathomVerse

Join our network of marine scientists, programmers, and enthusiasts all working to understand life in the ocean.

Follow FathomNet

Contact

FathomVerse Levels Up Ocean Exploration

Join us for the 4th Annual FathomNet Workshop

New Name, Same Mission

FATHOMNET

CONTACT US

FOLLOW US

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Accelerating ocean discovery with artificial intelligence

FathomNet streamlines access to artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to accelerate the analysis of ocean visual data.

Three interconnected software platforms to make AI and ocean research more accessible and impactful

Portal

Database

FathomVerse

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Join our network of marine scientists, programmers, and enthusiasts all working to understand life in the ocean.

Follow FathomNet

Contact

FathomVerse Levels Up Ocean Exploration

Join us for the 4th Annual FathomNet Workshop

New Name, Same Mission

FATHOMNET

CONTACT US

FOLLOW US

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST