Data Sheet 1_3D reconstructions of stranded marine mammals via easily accessible remote sensing tools for use in morphometrics and visualizations.docx

This study investigates the practicality and potential impact of three-dimensional (3D) scanning technology to assess marine mammal strandings. Mobile phones were used to evaluate the technology and its capability to accurately reconstruct topographic features of 11 distinct marine mammal species, across diverse environmental conditions. This process was validated by initially measuring an inflatable whale to an accuracy of greater than 99%, with most morphometrics collected being within 3% of conventional tape rule measurements. Our findings demonstrate the adaptability of the technology in remote environments, particularly for large whale strandings, while showcasing its utility to record morphometrics and enhance necropsy documentation. The study underscores the transformative role of 3D scanning in marine mammal postmortem examinations and conservation efforts, offering avenues for improved research, education, and management practices. It emphasizes the importance of accessible technology in engaging communities and advancing wildlife conservation efforts globally.

本研究探究了三维（3D）扫描技术用于评估海洋哺乳动物搁浅事件的实用性与潜在影响。本研究使用移动电话，在多样化的环境条件下，评估该技术及其精准重构11种不同海洋哺乳动物物种体表地形特征的能力。本研究通过先对充气鲸鱼模型进行精度优于99%的测量，验证了该流程的可靠性；且采集的多数形态测量数据与传统卷尺测量结果的偏差均在3%以内。研究结果表明，该技术可适配偏远环境，尤其适用于大型鲸鱼搁浅场景，同时展现了其在记录形态测量数据、完善尸检文档方面的应用价值。本研究凸显了三维扫描技术在海洋哺乳动物死后检查与保护工作中的变革性作用，为优化相关研究、教育与管理实践提供了新路径。此外，本研究强调了可及性技术在凝聚社区力量、推动全球野生动物保护工作中的重要意义。