Monday, October 7, 2024
Conference Mixer
Location: Dust Bowl Brewing
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Mixer
Marine Imaging Workshop Program
Program Overview
5th Marine Imaging Workshop will be held at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California, USA. The workshop will take place over three days, from October 8-10, 2024. The full program is available for download as a PDF. The abstracts are also available as a separate download.
Day 1 - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Preparation
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Technical Check
Speakers should check in and test their presentation
Welcome
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Welcome
Session 1: Artificial Intelligence
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
Session Chairs: Giancarlo Troni and Benjamin Woodward
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Sweating the small stuff: Annotation methods to improve small and low cover organism estimates
Speaker: Emma J. Curtis
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Interactive machine learning: reflections on how a human-in-the-loop approach can increase model training efficiency.
Speaker (online): Dr. Laurence H. De Clippele
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Harnessing 3D Geometrical Features for Automated Coral Habitat Classification
Speaker: Larissa M. C de Oliveira
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FathomVerse: Gaming for ocean exploration
Speaker: Kakani Katija
Break
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom Lobby
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Coffee Break
Session 2: Annotation and Data Management
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
Session Chairs: Daniel Langenkämper and Virginia Biede
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A Visualization Tool for Reproducible Image Preprocessing in Ecological Research
Speaker (online): Tobias Ferreira
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Improving marine imaging development by acknowledging contrasting values of data
Speaker (online): Jennifer M. Durden
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A review of seafloor annotation methods used in deep-sea benthic diversity studies
Speaker: Bárbara de Moura Neves
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Improving Video Annotation Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Speaker: Ashley N. Marranzino
Lunch
Location: Walk to Downtown Monterey
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Lunch
Lunch is not provided. The conference center is close to numerous dining options.
Session 3: Capture
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
Session Chairs: David Nakath and Fernanda Lecaros Saavedra
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Enhancing Pelagic Ecosystem Research with a Standardized Image Preprocessing Software Tool
Speaker (Online): Mojtaba Masoudi
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Underwater Image Formation Ground-Truth
Speaker: Patricia Schöntag
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Learning Ultra-high-throughput Fluorescence Microscopy-in-flow for Marine Phytoplankton Observation
Speaker (online): Jianping Li, Claude
Break
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom Lobby
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Coffee Break
Session 4: Data Management and Application
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
Session Chairs: Joost Daniels and Caroline Chin
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Ghana Marine Species Diversity App
Speaker (online): Peter Teye Busumprah
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Marimba: Efficient Marine Image Data Processing with FAIR Principles
Speaker (online): Chris Jackett
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Deep sea invertebrate bodies viewed through Microcomputed Tomography (microCT)
Speaker: Freya Goetz
Workshop Lightning Talks
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Lightning Talks
Workshop presenters will introduce themselves
Presenters
- Kevin Barnard
- Atticus Carter
- Jeremy Childress
- Jaime S Davies
- Ariell Friedman
- Rob Harbour
- Daniel Langenkamper
- James Lindholm
- Mashkoor Malik
- Henry Ruhl
- Brian Schlining
- Susan Von Thun
- Benjamin Woodward
Group Discussion
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Group Discussions
Reception
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Reception
Appetizers at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Day 2 - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Preparation
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Technical Check
Speakers should check in and test their presentation
Workshops 1
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Steinbeck 1A Expanding AI annotation assistance in BIIGLE
Speaker: Daniel Langenkämper
Instructions
This is a practical introductory session on annotation assistance systems in Biigle, with an outlook and discussion on future developments. You will benefit the most if you already know the basics of Biigle (annotating objects, Largo), although this is not required. If you don't already have an account, please get one here. -
Steinbeck 1B FathomNet Database: An open-source image database and machine learning model repository for underwater artificial intelligence
Speaker: Kevin Barnard
Instructions
We'll introduce the FathomNet Database, showing you how to access the data, utilize the FathomNet Models, and contribute your own images, annotations, and models to the community. After touring the FathomNet ecosystem, we'll open the floor to discussion on your use cases. Please see the participant instructions for more. -
Steinbeck 1C Squidle+: Revolutionising Marine Image Management, Annotation and Reuse with Advanced Collaboration and Automation
Speaker: Ariell Friedman
Instructions
If you missed out on kayaking, mountain biking or hiking, come along and learn about SQUIDLE+! We will demonstrate the functionality and workflows for managing, exploring and annotating marine imagery and we'll showcase machine learning integrations. We'll provide hands-on experience using the annotation tools, automated processing and working with annotation data products. Instructions for attendees are at https://bit.ly/MIW2024-SQUIDLE -
Steinbeck Ballroom Diving into science communication: Leveraging underwater imagery to engage new audiences in ocean science and conservation
Speaker: Susan von Thun
Materials
We’ll let participants try their hand at developing visually rich storytelling for social media audiences. We’ll have examples of imagery to practice with, and participants are also encouraged to bring examples of images or videos from their own work.
Break
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom Lobby
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Coffee Break
Workshops 2
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Steinbeck 1A Long term stewardship of underwater video data - Is the vision of storing all imagery data at full resolution forever sustainable?
Speaker: Mashkoor Malik
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Steinbeck 1B FathomNet: An open-source image database and machine learning model repository for underwater artificial intelligence
Speaker: Kevin Barnard
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Steinbeck 1C Using imagery data to monitor Marine Protected Areas in UK offshore waters
Speaker: Rob P. Harbour
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Steinbeck Ballroom Diving into science communication: Leveraging underwater imagery to engage new audiences in ocean science and conservation
Speaker: Susan von Thun
Materials
We’ll let participants try their hand at developing visually rich storytelling for social media audiences. We’ll have examples of imagery to practice with, and participants are also encouraged to bring examples of images or videos from their own work.
Lunch
Location: Walk to Downtown Monterey
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Lunch
Lunch is not provided. The conference center is close to numerous dining options.
Workshops 3
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Steinbeck 1A A non-conventional approach to image annotation using the largo tool in BIIGLE 2.0
Speaker: Jaime S. Davies
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Steinbeck 1B Utilizing and Expanding Tools from the Cinema Industry to Further Scientific Exploration and Research
Speaker: Jeremy Childress
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Steinbeck 1C Squidle+: Revolutionising Marine Image Management, Annotation and Reuse with Advanced Collaboration and Automation
Speaker: Ariell Friedman
Instructions
If you missed out on kayaking, mountain biking or hiking, come along and learn about SQUIDLE+! We will demonstrate the functionality and workflows for managing, exploring and annotating marine imagery and we'll showcase machine learning integrations. We'll provide hands-on experience using the annotation tools, automated processing and working with annotation data products. Instructions for attendees are at https://bit.ly/MIW2024-SQUIDLE -
Steinbeck Ballroom Image based Essential Ocean Variables: Integrating information to realize the power of big data in the Global Ocean Observing System
Speaker: Henry A. Ruhl
Break
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom Lobby
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Coffee Break
Workshops 4
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Steinbeck 1A Educational Design for Marine Imaging: Introducing Computer Vision Basics and Python
Speaker: Atticus Carter
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Steinbeck 1B MBARI's Video Annotation and Reference System
Speaker: Brian Schlining
Prerequisites
This is a hand-on technical session. Attendees who would like to run VARS during the workshop should pre-install software well in advance of the session. Please follow the instructions in QUICKSTART.md. If you are unable to install or run the VARS services listed in the QUICKSTART document, there will also be a demo server running for this session. This will allow users to try out VARS; however you will still need to download VARS Annotation and one of the video players listed in the QUICKSTART instructions.Steinbeck 1C Immersive VR ‘Dives’ for Research, Education, and Patient Care
Speaker: James Lindholm
Instructions
Instructions for this workshop are available here.Steinbeck Ballroom FathomNet Portal: Accelerating the processing of ocean visual data using artificial intelligence and community engagement
Speaker: Benjamin Woodward
Group Discussion
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Group Discussions
Poster Session
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Lightning Talks
Poster presenters will introduce themselves
Presenters
- Catherine Borremans
- Levi Cai
- Caroline Chin
- H. Poppy Clark
- Rod Connolly
- Chad Collett
- Karah Cox-Ammann
- Jaime S Davies
- Heather Doig
- Jennifer M. Durden
- Daniel Yang (Girdhar)
- Savannah Goode
- Irene Hu
- Daniel Langenkämper
- Fernanda Lecaros
- Jianping Li, Claude
- Lonny Lundsten
- Ayman Mabrouk
- Séverine Martini
- Thom Maughan
- Alejandra Mejia-Saenz
- Takaki Nishio
- Karen J. Osborn
- Manu Prakash
- Talen Rimmer
- Errol Ronje
- Cameron Trotter
- Loïc Van Audenhaege
- Michael F. Vardaro
- Gisele Youbouni
- Sophie V. Schindler
Conference Dinner
Location: The Barns at Cooper Molera
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Conference Dinner
Day 3 - Thursday, October 10, 2024
Preparation
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Technical Check
Speakers should check in and test their presentation
Welcome
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Welcome
Session 5: Application of Imaging
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
Session Chairs: Séverine Martini and Savannah Goode-
Seabed field truth by imaging to protect biodiversity
Speaker (online): Paula Vieira Castellões
Break
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom Lobby
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Coffee Break
Session 6: Capture
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
Session Chairs: Ariell Friedman and TBD-
Economies of Scale: The GEOMAR Seafloor Photogrammetry Workflow
Speaker: Tom Kwasnitschka
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Inverse Physically Faithful Underwater Imaging
Speaker: David Nakath
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Enhancing Situational Awareness in Underwater Robotics with Real-Time Multi-Camera Mapping
Speaker: Pushyami Kaveti
Lunch
Location: Walk to Downtown Monterey
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Lunch
Lunch is not provided. The conference center is close to numerous dining options.
Session 7: Artificial Intelligence
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
Session Chairs: Kakani Katija and TBD-
Marine snow particle imaging resolves the mechanism and magnitude of coastal carbon export
Speaker: Colleen Durkin
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High-resolution time series of plankton and carbon from underwater imaging
Speaker: Ankita Vaswan
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Imaging and taxonomic identification of meiofauna: progress on the BLUEREVOLUTION project
Speaker: Catherine Borremans
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Rate-A-Skate – Deep learning for individual recognition of Flapper Skates
Speaker: John Halpin
Break
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom Lobby
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Coffee Break
Poster Session
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Lightning Talks
Poster presenters will introduce themselves
Presenters
- Thierry Baussant
- Virginia Biede
- Katharine T. Bigham
- Judith Camps-Castella
- David W. Caress
- Danelle E. Cline
- Patrick Cooper
- Issie Corvi
- Emma J. Curtis
- Judith Fischer
- Chloe Game
- Lewis Grant
- John Halpin
- Akshay Hinduja
- Sierra Landreth
- Jianping Li, Claude
- Ashley N. Marranzino
- Beatriz E. Mejía-Mercado
- David Nakath
- Manu Prakash
- Henry A Ruhl
- Jessica Sajtovich
- Mehul Sangekar
- Tarun Sharma
- Deanna Soper
- Heidi M. Sosik
- Savana Stallsmith
- Ana Belen Yanez Suarez
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Posters
Refreshments are provided during the poster session.
Image Competition Award
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Image Competition Award
Group Discussion
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Group Discussions
Closing Remarks
Location: Monterey Conference Center - Steinbeck Ballroom
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Closing Remarks
Friday, October 11, 2024
Morning Excursion
Location: MBARI Visit
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MBARI Visit