Month: June 2020

Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Climate change, Coastal, Conservation, data science, ecology, Ecosystems, fisheries, International, Our people, PhD, research, Society

Data science: The new language of ecologists

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Data science: The new language of ecologists

By PhD candidate Sebastian Lopez-Marcano  Read Time: 416 words about 3 minutes. Data creates magic. In ecology, data is necessary to make targeted management decisions. New tools (i.e. deep learning / computer vision) are allowing data to be processed at vast rates which is making data more accessible and useful. However, converting raw data into meaningful insights for ecological research can be challenging.  Data nodes. Photo: Akamai. Through the years, ecologists have become familiar [...]

Climate change, Coastal, Conservation, Ecosystems, fish, fisheries, International, Mangroves, Our people, research, seagrass, Uncategorized, Wetlands

Fragmentation threatens mangrove forests but protection can help – in some areas

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Fragmentation threatens mangrove forests but protection can help – in some areas

By Dr Mischa Turschwell Read Time: 342 words about 2 minutes. Mangrove forest conservation is increasingly attracting international interest. That’s because mangroves support incredible biodiversity, enhance fisheries, protect vulnerable coastal communities from storms, and reduce climate change by storing carbon.  Lone Mangrove Sunset. Photo: Unknown. Unfortunately, mangrove forests remain one of the worlds most threatened ecosystems. Pressures from forest fragmentation, climate change, increasing exploitation [...]

Climate change, Coastal, Conservation, Ecosystems, fish, fisheries, Mangroves, Oceans and estuaries, Our people, population, research, seagrass, Society, Uncategorized, Urban environments, Wetlands

There are cross-benefits to protecting coastal wetlands in the wake of COVID-19

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There are cross-benefits to protecting coastal wetlands in the wake of COVID-19

Dr Ryan Pearson Read Time: 503 words about 3 minutes. The effects of COVID-19 on the world has been profound. We're now re-evaluating intergovernmental, trade and personal relationships, and rethinking our consumer needs. Environmental groups have been encouraging people to 'eat more fish' in response to this pandemic.  Consumer surveys during the pandemic have  also highlighted [...]

Climate change, Coastal, Conservation, Ecosystems, Mangroves, Oceans and estuaries, Our people, research, seagrass, Uncategorized

How can we best assess the threats and status of connected coastal wetland habitats?

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How can we best assess the threats and status of connected coastal wetland habitats?

By Dr Michael Sievers Reading Time: 485 words about 3 minutes. Habitat degradation is a global crisis. Quantifying and evaluating habitat change and its impacts on ecosystem function is needed to inform management and conservation that ultimately safeguards biodiversity and human benefits. Many of these benefits in coastal ecosystems depend not only on habitat status, [...]