FishSense - Scalable tools for fish measurement
FishSense is a family of imaging and sensing tools designed to make accurate fish measurement more accessible, scalable, and practical across marine environments. From underwater surveys to on-deck operations and exploratory autonomous monitoring, FishSense combines optical sensing, machine learning, and edge computing to support data collection in situations where traditional methods can be limited.
Built by researchers and engineers working directly with fisheries scientists, conservation organizations, and operators in the field, FishSense systems are designed to reduce handling stress on fish, lower deployment barriers, and improve data quality through repeatable, technology-assisted workflows.
FishSense research and development efforts have been highlighted through partner outreach and public-facing science communication, including coverage in Alert Diver magazine by DAN
(Advancing Conservation Through Citizen Science)
and by UC San Diego Today, which profiled the project’s origins and student-led development
(Student-developed FishSense project collects data with one click).
Whether you need a lightweight underwater measurement system, a smartphone-based tool for rapid data collection, or an in-development platform exploring automated monitoring approaches, FishSense provides flexible tools informed by real-world fisheries workflows.
Explore the FishSense platforms to learn more about each system and its current capabilities.
