M-DataTech | Data Analysis | Marine Science

About Us

James Cook Universities Marine Data Technology Hub
(M-DataTech) is a facility for integrated research and consultancy, providing technological solutions for capturing and processing a wide variety of data streams relevant to all aspects of marine management and conservation.

A JCU initiative in 2018, M-DataTech provides cutting-edge data processing, analysis, and integration services facilitated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, to transform your big data into actionable knowledge.

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Our Technology

Through machine learning our AI technology has been trained to recognise fish species, life stage, and abundance, removing human error from the tedious process of analysing large datasets.

An advantage of using machine learning and automated processing in big data analysis is that our AI technology can be trained on an individual basis, outside the context of fish, depending on individual project requirements.

Our Mission

We aim to provide technological solutions and deliver accurate, detailed knowledge in order to support the informed management and conservation of marine, coastal and estuarine systems, along with the critical ecosystem services they provide.

Fisheries Forecasting

Fisheries data processed by our AI technology can be used to provide fisheries organisations with key information for informed management, including the ability to estimate stock sizes and forecast harvestable population sizes for the foreseeable future.

Environmental Monitoring

We focus on a holistic habitat and environmental view. Data processed through the hub is often used to monitor marine populations, conduct environmental impact assessments, assess water quality, together with other parameters to create a big-picture view of the status of our marine environments.