Victoria-based MarineLabs has introduced Forecast AI, a machine learning model delivering precise, hyper-local coastal weather forecasts. This innovation enhances their CoastAware product, providing real-time weather intelligence for maritime operations. With $4.5 million in seed funding, MarineLabs aims to improve safety, efficiency, and climate resilience.
CEO Dr. Scott Beatty highlighted the model’s ability to address gaps in traditional forecasts using data from their sensor nodes. In a recent study, Forecast AI outperformed existing models by 23% in critical wave height predictions. Currently, 31 buoy locations in Canada and 12 additional sites will have Forecast AI by fall.
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