AI Model SeaSplat Revolutionizes Coral Reef Imaging with 3D Reconstruction
Researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and MIT have unveiled SeaSplat, an AI-powered model that transforms hazy underwater images into crisp 3D scenes. The breakthrough addresses persistent challenges in marine ecology by eliminating distortions caused by water interference.
Using 3D Gaussian splatting, SeaSplat reconstructs 360-degree views from 2D photographs, revealing true colors and details of coral reefs. The technology leverages datasets from divers and robots, offering ecologists unprecedented clarity for biodiversity studies.