Steller Sea Lion Artificial Intelligence Image Processing and Counting Enhancement Effort

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to enhance the Steller Sea Lion Artificial Intelligence Image Processing and Counting Effort. The contractor will further develop and improve the FUSION (all class) detection and classification model, the Suppression image registration model, and the DIVE desktop GUI. The contractor will also provide virtual training on the final products and relevant processes. The scope of work includes improving tile mosaic capabilities, developing scripts to evaluate model performance, and leading virtual training. The contractor will work with the Alaska Ecosystems Program (AEP) to achieve the objectives of the project. • Improve the FUSION (all class) detection and classification model to increase accuracy in detecting individuals in large and overlapping aggregations. • Develop scripts to evaluate model performance and provide virtual training on the final products and relevant processes. • Improve the Suppression image registration model to reduce duplicates and missed sea lions. • Develop tile mosaic capabilities and improve the DIVE desktop GUI to support the models and products. • Provide iterative products and monthly reports to AEP throughout the contract period.