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SAM3 – AI-based Semantic Segmentation of marine biodiversity Images and Videos

Abstract

This tutorial will guide you through using the {% tool SAM3 %} (Segment Anything Model 3) tool on Galaxy. SAM3 can automatically detect and segment objects in images or videos using text prompts, with no specific training required.

About This Material

This is a Hands-on Tutorial from the GTN which is usable either for individual self-study, or as a teaching material in a classroom.

Questions this will address

  • How can you automatically segment marine biodiversity objects in images or videos using a simple text prompt?

Learning Objectives

  • Segment marine animals in a photograph and/or video using a text prompt

Licence: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Keywords: AI segmentation, Biodiversity, Ecology, Marine ecosystems

Target audience: Students

Resource type: e-learning

Version: 3

Status: Active

Prerequisites:

Introduction to Galaxy Analyses

Learning objectives:

  • Segment marine animals in a photograph and/or video using a text prompt

Date modified: 2026-05-12

Date published: 2026-05-07

Authors: Arthur Barreau, Yvan Le Bras, Nadine Le Bris

Contributors: Pauline Seguineau, Kevin Payet, Marie Josse, Arthur Barreau, Saskia Hiltemann, Yvan Le Bras

Scientific topics: Ecology, Biodiversity

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