LSU scientists use AI to fill gaps in ‘dead zone,’ water quality research

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Scientists from Louisiana State University are using artificial intelligence to help predict and address water quality issues faster and more accurately, with hopes their tools could help shrink the oxygen-depleted “dead zone” that develops annually in the Gulf of Mexico.

The researchers have developed an AI tool that fills in the data blanks for areas where water testing isn’t available or can’t be verified. To test their technology, they used it to predict how …

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