AI and Machine Learning in Maritime Surveillance and Fishing Behavior Analysis

In this episode of GovCast, Alan Hope discusses the revolutionary Proteus Maritime Domain Awareness Program at the Naval Research Laboratory. This system has evolved to handle real-time data streaming, processing 800 million data points daily. Hope highlights how AI and machine learning contribute to maritime surveillance, enabling agencies like the Coast Guard and NOAA to identify and track shipping vessels effectively. With enhancements in decision-making speed, operators can respond to illegal activities such as unregulated fishing in near real-time. The conversation details successes such as significant drug seizures while illustrating the procedural advancements and challenges of maritime monitoring in today’s complex ocean environment.