Monitoring biodiversity consists of observing, measuring, and tracking changes in the abundance, distribution, and composition of species and ecosystems over time. As a vital component of conservation biology and environmental management, biodiversity monitoring provides critical insights into the health and resilience of ecosystems, enabling informed decision-making and the development of effective strategies to preserve and restore biodiversity.
Cases related to biodiversity monitoring
Ocean Coral Bleaching Monitoring Service
TURTLES: Effects of swimming behaviour and oceanography on sea turtle hatchling dispersal
Support to coral reef protection: Coral Guardian
Monitoring underwater noise and its impact on marine life
Developing human activity at sea also increases environmental pressures. The correlation between sonar exercises and whale beaching has been proven. The monitoring Service contributes to the monitoring of underwater noise, which can harm sea life, by providing a key input to sound models: the ocean water density.