Researchers used drones to assess age and health of critically endangered Greek dolphins for population studies.

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Tethys Research Institute used drones to assess the age and health of critically endangered dolphins in Greece. Drones provided accurate, quick data, aiding in population studies. The method measures blowhole-dorsal fin distance to estimate dolphin age and track population changes for timely management decisions.