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Pioneering AI Research
Our research drives innovation in fisheries monitoring through AI, real-time video, and hybrid edge + cloud analytics, supported by high-speed satellite connectivity from Starlink and OneWeb.
We collaborate with leading research institutions—UMass SMAST, MIT Sea Grant, AIS Inc., and Mote Marine Laboratory—as well as fishing associations including DPPO, GFRF, and the MFP. We also work closely with science and sustainability teams at some of the world’s largest fishing companies to ensure our tools align with real-world needs.
Integrated Monitoring has served as the lead technology partner or primary grantee for several awards under competitive grant slates issued by NIOSH/USCG and The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF); aimed at developing advanced, AI-based fisheries monitoring systems.
Together, we’re developing and deploying technologies for species identification, discard tracking, activity detection, and crew safety—delivering accurate, cost-effective, and scalable monitoring solutions across global fisheries.
2020
Remote Electronic Monitoring for the Gulf of Mexico
For-Hire Reef Fish Fishery (AL, FL, TX)
Lead:
Gulf Fisheries Research Foundation
Total Project:
$800,743 (Grant: $396,343; Matching: $404,400)
The project explored incentives specific to the for-hire industry, and developed an image library for regulated species, explored artificial intelligence to minimize video review costs, and contributed to better information for science and management, including post-release mortality estimates
2021
Integrating an Intelligent Discard Chute into New England Groundfish Electronic Monitoring (Massachusetts)
Lead:
AIS Inc.,
Total Project:
$800,743 (Grant: $396,343; Matching: $404,400)
The project developed an approach with on-vessel artificial intelligence in a discard chute/conveyor system, using wireless video transfer, web-based video review, and integration of Starlink and electronic logbooks to incentivize fleet adoption for the high-catch New England groundfish trawl vessel fleet
2022
Developing an Electronic Monitoring Program for the Gulf of Mexico Multi-passenger and Headboat Fleet
Lead:
Gulf Fisheries Research Foundation
Total Project:
$741,100 (Grant: $369,700 ; Matching: $371,400 )
Integrated Monitoring worked with the Gulf Fisheries Research Foundation to test the use of remote electronic monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico multi-passenger charter headboat fishery to determine the cost-effectiveness of data collection and to build an artificial intelligence image library for species identification.
2023
NIOSH / USCG: Broadband + AI for Safety at Sea
Lead:
Fishing Partnership Support Services. Technology partner, Integrated Monitoring
Total Project:
$516,000 (Grant: $256,000; Matching: $260,000 )
The project advanced AI capabilities for man-overboard (MOB) detection and smart bilge alarm alerts, significantly enhancing safety at sea. The technology proved critical during the successful rescue of 13 crew members from a sinking vessel and demonstrated its dual utility for both emergency response and regulatory compliance
2024
2024 Enhancing Electronic Monitoring in the Groundfish Fishery using Artificial Intelligence (MA, ME, RI)
Lead:
Integrated Monitoring
Total Project:
$454,300 (Grant: $225,800; Matching: $228,500 )
The project aims to refine AI models for species identification and activity recognition, assess the costs and operational benefits of AI integration, and demonstrate how AI-driven EM can improve transparency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Insights from this work will support future adoption of AI-enabled EM systems across broader regions and gear types.
Total NFWF Grant Funding (2020-2025)
Total Awarded
$1,447,646
$1,447,646
Total Matching Contributions
$1,470,188
Total Investment in AI-Based Fisheries Monitoring
$2,917,834
Why It Matters
Our partnerships with government agencies, industry leaders, and research institutions ensures that we stay ahead in developing cost-effective, scalable, and regulation-ready AI solutions.
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NFWF-EMR-2020.pdf
NFWF-EMR-2021.pdf
NFWF-EMR-2022.pdf
NFWF-EMR-2023.pdf
Summary of AI
development projects
IM.docx
Integrated Monitoring is shaping the future of fisheries monitoring with edgeAI solutions connected to live high-speed satellite Internet. In the past four years, we've secured over $3 million in research funding and matching contributions, partnering with agencies including NFWF, USCG, NIOSH, the State of Massachusetts, and the World Bank.
Our AI-Powered Innovations Include:
AI-Based Catch Analysis
Automated species identification, activity recognition, and discard tracking using advanced machine learning.
Intelligent Discard Chute System
AI-integrated discard monitoring for high-volume trawl fleets.
Developing an open AI image library
For commercial groundfish in New England.
Edge-Based Video Review
Cutting-edge real-time compliance using AI to reduce costs and improve data accuracy.
Crew Welfare & Safety Innovations
Developing AI-based crew overboard detection and thermal monitoring for safer working conditions.
Scalable AI for Global Fisheries
Expanding AI capabilities beyond New England groundfish to hake and shrimp trawl fisheries in Argentina, small pelagic fish in Peru and Denmark, and tuna fisheries around the world.