Category: Technology
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High-tech Shark Deterrence – Australia’s New Strategy For Safe Beaches | Dw Documentary
After a series of fatal shark attacks, Australia is turning toward high-tech solutions. This includes drones, smart capture systems and cutting-edge research, which — unlike shark nets — don’t harm the predatory fish.
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More Than 750 Sharks Spotted As New Shark Mitigation Program Begins Along NSW Coast | ABC News
New shark mitigation measures will be rolled out along the NSW coast. Two shark detection buoys have been installed in Sydney Harbour and there’ll be expanded shark drone surveillance at more than 90 beaches. Professor Culum Brown has welcomed the program, saying it’s a great way of intervening early with more than 750 sharks have…
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Swimming: Why Tech Struggles With The Toughest Sport | GoSwim
Don’t wait for the future of swimming, be part of it now! Discover why swimming is the toughest sport, with much of the race happening unseen underwater. Humans are still crucial for spotting talent, especially where technology can’t reach.
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FDNY Uses Drone To Help Rescue Distressed Swimmer | KVUE
The New York Fire Department’s Robotics Unit used a drone to locate a swimmer in distress off Rockaway Beach.
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How Drones Are Being Used to Protect Swimmers From Sharks | TODAY
With the ongoing rise in shark encounters at beaches on both coasts, police and park officials are deploying a fleet of drones as a tool to keep swimmers safe. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.
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Sheriff’s Department Uses Drone To Save Swimmers in Distress | 6ABC Philadelphia
The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department says an officer used a drone to save two swimmers in distress late last week.
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These Sollawave Smart Goggles Replace 5 Pieces of Swim Kit | The Swimsuit Guy
Smart Swim Goggles, underwater earphones, earplugs, anti-fog and a swim tracker — the HoloSport SollaWave replaces 5 pieces of swim kit in one device. After 10 years of swimming alone, this fixes my two biggest problems: boredom and no feedback. Thanks to HoloSport for sponsoring this video.
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Summer Trespassers Push Topeka Swim Club To Amplify Security Measures | WIBW 13 NEWS
The incidents have created a financial burden for the club, diverting money away from pool maintenance and improvements toward security measures.
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Automated Drones That Detect Sharks Could ‘Easily’ Be Implemented at Beaches: Expert | ABC News
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has agreed to allow trained surf club pilots to fly drones at Coogee Beach to survey sharks. The decision comes after a woman swimming between the flags was bitten on her leg and arms at the beach. Professor Culum Brown says you could easily fully automate drone patrols to patrol…