SeaBee: Innovating Drone-Based Research in Norway’s Coastal Zones
Pioneering the future of coastal monitoring through cutting-edge drone technology and collaborative expertise.
What is SeaBee?
SeaBee unites experts from diverse fields to revolutionise drone-based scientific research. By building a cohesive national network, we make it easy to share and use drone-collected data, giving us a clearer picture of Norway’s natural environment. Our innovative use of drone data feeds into machine learning algorithms, automating data analysis and empowering researchers to work faster, smarter, and more effectively—turning complex data into actionable insights with unprecedented efficiency.
Our Work
SeaBee tests infrastructure and equipment to refine and develop the infrastructure capabilities in a real-world setting. The four applications below show the latest results.
Our News
Stay updated with the latest stories and news from SeaBee, including project milestones, events, and research achievements. Our news section will provide a cohesive narrative of our progress.
Interview with Terje Thorsnes
Interview with SeaBee’s Malin Bø Nevstad
Interview with SeaBee’s Sindre Molværsmyr
SeaBee stakeholder event 2024
What We Do
SeaBee tests infrastructure and equipment to refine and develop capabilities in real-world settings. Our work includes collecting data on the ground, using traditional benchmark methods and new technologies, to validate SeaBee’s drone products and further improve their automated generation. We utilise existing national data collection programs to support field campaigns in areas such as coastal ecosystem monitoring, seabirds, marine mammals, and surface water applications.
SeaBee’s practical applications often involve providing ground-truth data for drone product validation, with close collaboration to produce validation protocols for research, mapping, and monitoring.
Library
The latest publications and outreach activities from the SeaBee team. Explore our collection of research papers, reports, videos, presentations, and storymaps that showcase our findings and contributions to coastal research.
Drone and ground-truth data collection, image annotation and machine learning: A protocol for coastal habitat mapping and classification
Monitoring macroplastics in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: Expert survey reveals visual and drone-based census as most effective techniques
Method development for mapping kelp using drones and satellite images: Results from the KELPMAP-Vega project
Innovative and practical tools for monitoring and assessing biodiversity status and impacts of multiple human pressures in marine systems
Our Equipment
Drones, Sensors, and Software – At SeaBee, we utilise a diverse fleet of drones, advanced sensors, and sophisticated software to revolutionise data collection and analysis. Explore our library below to discover the cutting-edge equipment that powers our research and enables groundbreaking environmental insights.
Check out the latest innovations in our inventory:
Our Partners
SeaBee is a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, including academic institutions, industry players, and government agencies. We are funded by the Norwegian Research Council (No. 296478 in Prosjektbanken). Our partnerships extend to subcontractors specialising in drone technology and sensor development, ensuring that we have the expertise needed to lead in this area of research and innovation.
Implementing Partners
Subcontractors
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