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Because it can be difficult to get a basic measurement from the whale shark the laser has become in an ideal option for this task, Dr. Ale from the LAMAVE project uses a camera and two lasers to measure the size of whale sharks. laser photogrammetry involves “projecting laser pointers onto the flank of the shark while taking a photo to provide a scale bar”, The new method could prove integral in helping conservationists protect the threatened whale shark.
Laser photogrammetry could significantly improve the scientific community’s understanding of whale shark demographics and contribute to conservation efforts.