Researchers from Frederick University in Cyprus have created a large-scale biodiversity dataset using passive acoustic monitoring, which collects sound data through recording devices placed in nature. The dataset includes over 300,000 audio files, which researchers are using to identify species and analyze biodiversity patterns across Cyprus. By helping develop and improve species recognition algorithms, the project supports more efficient tracking of vocalizing animals in the Mediterranean, especially as human activity increasingly disrupts natural soundscapes.
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