The Economic Times

In 2024, 1,865 volunteers reviewed underwater videos; cameras recorded 4 fish species missed by traditional traps

The Where's Walleye? project showcases how researchers leveraged traditional fish traps and high-tech underwater cameras to refine fish survey methods. With assistance from 1,865 citizen scientists, the project analyzed video footage to identify diverse fish species. Remarkably, the underwater cameras uncovered four species previously missed by conventional techniques, enhancing our comprehension of aquatic ecosystems and aiding in rare species monitoring.