Japan Coast Guard to Test AI-Powered Drones to Combat Illegal Fishing

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The Japan Coast Guard is exploring the use of artificial intelligence-powered drones to enhance efforts against illegal poaching of marine life.

Sea-news.az reports citing the Kyodo news agency, the initiative is being conducted in partnership with Kanto Gakuin University. The Coast Guard reported an increase in poaching incidents along the prefecture’s coastal areas, highlighting the need for advanced automated surveillance to protect marine resources more effectively.