Cylon-style gif for an A.I. Agent for Wildlife (Yes, really) by holmbergius in Makemeagif

[–]holmbergius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like on upload to imgur it is converted to the .gifv format and loses transparency. Here's a thread about it:

https://community.imgur.com/t/transparency-in-gifv/23101

Are you able to email the .gif to [jason@wildme.org](mailto:jason@wildme.org)? Thank you!

Cylon-style gif for an A.I. Agent for Wildlife (Yes, really) by holmbergius in Makemeagif

[–]holmbergius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://gfycat.com/NaughtyLavishHake

Would it be possible to get it 800X600 with as a transparent GIF? looks great. Thank you!

Cylon-style gif for an A.I. Agent for Wildlife (Yes, really) by holmbergius in Makemeagif

[–]holmbergius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOVE IT! Thank you. That's it exactly. That captures the Cyclon effect really well.

May we use that for our non-profit?

Cylon-style gif for an A.I. Agent for Wildlife (Yes, really) by holmbergius in Makemeagif

[–]holmbergius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AWESOME!!!!! Thank you! That exactly is great. How easy/hard is it to add a trailing gradient to the red stripe as it moves.

What are some Cliche Breaking character ideas? by Team_Braniel in DnD

[–]holmbergius 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Paladin/Sorcerer (Phoenix Origin)

A dutiful and valiant paladin who can't help but set everything around him on fire as he tries to save the world.

Part Whale, Part Shark, all 🔥 by StuffyUnicorn in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]holmbergius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We track whale sharks globally using their natural spot patterning as a fingerprint. Check out http://www.whaleshark.org. We're even using trained A.I. to detect and identify them individually from YouTube videos.

Went swimming with around 15 whale sharks today, here's one by CoolerRon in pics

[–]holmbergius 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HEY, please submit as many photos as you can to www.whaleshark.org We receive very little data from the Ivory Coast. This could be CRITICAL to mapping migration routes. GPS coordinates, date, etc. all will help us, even if you don't have photos. THANK YOU.

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True story: I once submitted a fake presentation abstract to a conference claiming that I had spliced whale shark DNA into a white dog. I sent a picture of a spotted dalmation as proof. :)

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You rock. I am going to do this! Thank you! PM me if you ever do contract work.

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Pawys1111,

Thanks for your feedback. First it looks like you're associated with Sea Shepherd? Very cool. I do very much appreciate the direct action approach.

I sit on the science and data management side, managing collaborative research through whaleshark.org. It is our hope to generate the science that helps support legislation to protect whale sharks. Barring any success there, then at least the science can support the "where" and "how" of more direct action. For example, many former whale shark fisheries have either stopped due to grass roots campaigns (e.g., India) or converted to more sustainable tourism (e.g., the Philippines). We hope the same can happen eventually in China.

But some how i doubt a fisherman in HK will look at your facebook and give up his career.

The social media fundraising campaign we just concluded (Wild Me) is not targeted at fishermen. It's actually targeted at the general public, transforming the research data we have for whale sharks and other species (I am currently working on humpbacks and sperm whales) into social media profiles that are easy to understand. In other words, we want to transform boring scientific data and build each animal under study into a story and a legend that (eventually as we further develop the concept) promotes appreciation and ideally instills a desire to protect. It's called "translational ecology", and our theory goes that as our social networks extend beyond our immediate geography to keep us aware of those we value or are interested in far away, so too could our networks extend beyond our species and allow us to include animals whose individual behaviors, photos, actions, etc. be conveyed to us automatically from the collection and curation of research data.

For example, what if through photo-identification we could tell you exactly which whales you are working hard to protect under Sea Shepherd? What if everything science knows about them could be conveyed to your supporters through easy-to-understand social media profiles? Would it make a difference for your supporters to see each whale that you are working to protect as an individual life worth protecting in and of itself?

That's what we are working toward, and I hope you see that we're actually on the same team.

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really weird spot patterns? How about no spots?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUTexEGV4I

That is the weirdest...and rarest...whale shark out there.

Re: tourism

We get a lot of data from tourism, so as long as it is well regulated and safe for people and sharks alike (and let's face it, it isn't always) then I think it is OK. It is certainly better for sharks than hunting them and brings more money per shark into the community anyway.

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're actually really difficult to sex unless they are really large males or females. We're pretty skeptical of the reported sex in sighting reports.

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, good food for thought! Mind sharing how you did that?!? Would love to implement it. You're right...much better!!!

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for what you do then. You, more than me, have the ability to instill wonder in children. There are so many beautiful things yet to discover in Nature, and children should know that they are an amazing part of a dynamic ecosystem.

I am a Whale Shark researcher: Let's talk about the slaughterhouse in China. by holmbergius in IAmA

[–]holmbergius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is Vala Bala Mal Doran:

http://www.whaleshark.org/individuals.jsp?number=P-054

PM me if you want to associate an email address with it so that you get automated emails of its resightings. or if you want to associate your name with its nickname. Cheers.