Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) populations have been continuously decreasing for a decade and are predicted to drop an additional 20% within the next two generations, according to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria. There are a few reasons for this, most ...
The Action Plan for the conservation of habitats and species associated with seamounts, underwater caves and canyons, aphotic hard beds and chemosynthetic phenomena in the Mediterranean Sea follows a series of eight Action plans adopted by the Mediterranean countries within the framework of the Barcelon...
Underwater robots can collect comprehensive information on species and habitats when conducting seabed operations, enhancing localized insights and expanding underwater ecological understanding. One approach uses autonomous underwater vehicles, but proxi
Learn more about some of the fascinating ocean animals found on Maui, including what they look like and their habitats.
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meter long underwater tunnel. Don't miss out on the koi feeding experience that is fun for the whole family. If you're adventurous, dive with the sharks and manta rays for the experience of a lifetime. The marine conservation base of Pattaya will definitely be a hit for the entire ...
New research finds that artificial light at night (ALAN) attracts larval fish away from naturally lit habitats, while dramatically lowering their chances of survival in an "ecological trap", with serious consequences for fish conservation and fishing stock management. "Light pollution ... Greenland ...
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Distribution of marine benthic biotopes (habitats and their associated species) was predicted for two physiographically different pSACs in Scotland: Papa Stour in Shetland, and Lochs Duich, Alsh and Long, NW Scotland. The methodology involved acoustic remote sensing, ground validated by remote ...
However, there has been comparatively little research aimed at understanding how these metrics perform to characterize the acoustic features of marine habitats and their relation with ecosystem biodiversity. Our objectives were to 1) assess whether AM are able to capture the spectral and temporal ...