biodiversity monitoring
biodiversity monitoring on World Data Ocean: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on biodiversity monitoring in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to explore, analyze, and… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around biodiversity monitoring, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything World Data Ocean is covering right now.
Decoding diets: a novel DNA-based approach for identifying cephalopods from beaks
Cephalopod identification, vital for understanding marine ecosystems, has historically relied on time-consuming morphological analysis of beaks. Now, a novel DNA-based approach offers a significant advancement. Researchers have successfully identified cephalopod species through cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene sequencing of beaks recovered from predator stomachs and scientific nets, achieving species-level annotation in over 50% of samples. This validated methodology enhances biodiversity monitoring and food-web research, particularly valuable in rapidly changing ocean environments.
Machine learning, eDNA and citizen science in monitoring and assessing biodiversity and invasive alien species at sea
Emerging technologies are revolutionizing marine biodiversity and invasive alien species monitoring. This research, presented at a recent summer school, details the integration of machine learning, citizen science, and environmental DNA (eDNA) alongside remote sensing and drones. Machine learning, utilizing frameworks like Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs), enables efficient species identification and global data synthesis. Initiatives like iNaturalist exemplify the power of citizen science combined with AI validation.