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Published online 16 November 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news041115-4
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Dolphins identified by their curves
Fin recognition system helps animals to be tracked without tags.
The principles of face recognition software are being used to identify individual whales or dolphins from photos of their fins or flippers. The method promises to make it easier for researchers and conservationists to track marine mammals, without the need for physical brands or tags.
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