Article
Oceanography
Weipan Zhang, Chenxuan Li, Jihong Chen, Zheng Wan, Yaqing Shu, Lan Song, Lang Xu, Zhongjie Di
Summary: This paper examines the evolution and characteristics of governance policies on vessel-source oil pollution worldwide, identifying four key issues and proposing strategies for improvement. It also points out future research directions in tackling global vessel-source oil pollution.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yangzhou Wu, Dantong Liu, Xiaotong Wang, Siyuan Li, Jiale Zhang, Hao Qiu, Shuo Ding, Kang Hu, Weijun Li, Ping Tian, Quan Liu, Delong Zhao, Endian Ma, Meiting Chen, Honghui Xu, Bin Ouyang, Ying Chen, Shaofei Kong, Xinlei Ge, Huan Liu
Summary: This study characterized the ambient pollutants predominant from a variety of marine vessel types by analyzing detailed mass spectra of organic aerosol. Two primary shipping emissions were identified, linked with vessel speed, NOx (and less oxidized OA, BC) and CO (and more oxidized OA), respectively. The approach based on vessel operation mode provided new insights for studying shipping emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John P. Ryan, John E. Joseph, Tetyana Margolina, Leila T. Hatch, Alyson Azzara, Alexis Reyes, Brandon L. Southall, Andrew DeVogelaere, Lindsey E. Peavey Reeves, Yanwu Zhang, Danelle E. Cline, Brent Jones, Paul McGill, Simone Baumann-Pickering, Alison K. Stimpert
Summary: Low-frequency noise from large vessels significantly decreased in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing the impact of changes in vessel traffic on marine soundscapes. This study demonstrates the correlation between vessel traffic levels and acoustic conditions in biologically important habitats, highlighting the transient nature of noise pollution in response to anthropogenic activities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Imtiaz Ahmed, Mikyoung Jun, Yu Ding
Summary: Tracking multiple moving objects in real-time is crucial for national security and surveillance system. This research focuses on tracking maritime vessels and proposes a spatio-temporal approach using an Automatic Identification System. A newly developed data association algorithm shows competitive performance in the challenge.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Danial Alizadeh, Ali Asghar Alesheikh, Mohammad Sharif
Summary: Three novel trajectory prediction models based on similarity search are proposed in this research for predicting vessels' trajectories in the short and long term. Applied to a real AIS vessel dataset, the second model shows a relative prediction error reduction of 40.85% compared to the first model, and the third model shows a reduction of 23% compared to the second model in terms of Haversine distance accuracy.
JOURNAL OF NAVIGATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christian L. Ebbesen, Robert C. Froemke
Summary: The study introduces a hardware/software system combining 3D videography, deep learning, and physical modeling to automatically analyze neuronal behavior in interacting mice, aiding in understanding neural circuits of social behavior. The system allows for automatic multi-animal tracking in complex social scenarios alongside electrophysiological recordings, capturing high spatiotemporal precision posture dynamics and revealing social receptive fields of neurons in the barrel cortex. It could be widely beneficial for neurobehavioral studies of multiple animals interacting in complex low-light environments.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lorien Pichegru, Laetitia Vibert, Andrea Thiebault, Isabelle Charrier, Nicky Stander, Katta Ludynia, Melissa Lewis, Tegan Carpenter-Kling, Alistair McInnes
Summary: The rapid increase in seaborn trade since the 1990s has led to an increase in vessel-derived noise pollution. A recent study in Algoa Bay, South Africa, a marine biodiversity hotspot, shows that ship-to-ship bunkering operations initiated in 2016 have significantly increased underwater noise levels, leading to a drastic decline in African penguin numbers since then.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Renran Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yumin Su, Qingze Yu, Gaoyi Bai
Summary: In practical application scenarios of USVs, identifying a vessel is necessary. Visible images are used to determine the hull number on USVs due to the equipped sensors. Current studies focus on text localization and recognition separately, but these methods cannot be directly applied to USVs. Therefore, we propose a method based on an object detection model to recognize vessel plate numbers in complicated sea environments.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROROBOTICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Md Asif Bin Syed, Imtiaz Ahmed
Summary: Distinguishing between normal and anomalous vessel movement patterns is crucial in marine surveillance. This study introduces a 1D CNN-LSTM architecture-based framework for track association, which successfully captures spatial patterns and long-term temporal relations in sequential observations.
Article
Mechanics
Konstantin Koshelev, Andrey Osipov, Sergei Strijhak, Nikita Tryaskin
Summary: The study focuses on understanding the icing process of large ships and fishing vessels in the Arctic Ocean. Two different simulation methods were used: one based on the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) model and volume of fluid (VOF) method, and the other based on the Euler-Lagrangian method and iceFoam solver for ice accretion process modeling. The simulations provided valuable information on the ice accretion on the ship's surface.
JOURNAL OF HYDRODYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Armin- Rudolph, Roman Liepelt, Maximilian Kaffes, Christina Hofmann-Shen, Christiane Montag, Andres H. Neuhaus
Summary: This study investigates deficits in imitation control and motor context processing in schizophrenia patients. The findings provide evidence for impaired control of imitation and reduced encoding of action context in schizophrenia patients.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sarah Elizabeth Birchenough, Patrick Arthur Cooper, Antony Charles Jensen
Summary: This study tested the effectiveness of VMS technology in quantifying fishing activity in a near inshore fishery, comprised solely of <12 m vessels. Results showed a decline in overall fishing effort in 2014 and mixed seasonal usage of four defined areas of the Harbour. The study concluded that VMS data can be successfully used on the <12 m inshore sector to quantify patterns of activity and detect overlap with MPA features, aiding evidence-based management.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ivan H. Y. Kwong, Frankie K. K. Wong, Tung Fung
Summary: Continuous monitoring of coastal water qualities is crucial for water resource management and sustainable marine ecosystems. This study utilized the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform and satellite imagery to develop empirical models for predicting water quality parameters. The results were visualized through distribution maps, time-series charts, and an online application. The integrated use of remote sensing data, in situ measurements, and cloud computing can provide new opportunities for effective monitoring programs and understanding water quality dynamics.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Vittorio Orbinato, Mariarosaria Barbaraci, Roberto Natella, Domenico Cotroneo
Summary: In this study, an experimental analysis was conducted to automatically classify unstructured cyber threat intelligence (CTI) into attack techniques using machine learning. The study provides new datasets for CTI analysis and evaluates various machine learning models. The findings include the best performing classifiers under different conditions, the main causes of classification errors, and the challenges in CTI analysis.
2022 IEEE 33RD INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SOFTWARE RELIABILITY ENGINEERING (ISSRE 2022)
(2022)
Article
Remote Sensing
Apostolos Papakonstantinou, Marios Batsaris, Spyros Spondylidis, Konstantinos Topouzelis
Summary: This study proposes a citizen science UAS data acquisition and annotation protocol combined with deep learning techniques for automatic detection and mapping of marine litter concentrations in the coastal zone. By training convolutional neural networks to classify UAS image tiles and creating ML density maps, the study demonstrates the feasibility of using this method for monitoring and quantifying ML load in coastal areas.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paulo Catry, Cheibani Senhoury, Ebaye Sidina, Nahi El Bar, Abdallahi Samba Bilal, Francesco Ventura, Brendan J. Godley, Antonio J. Pires, Aissa Regalla, Ana R. Patricio
Summary: The Banc d'Arguin in Mauritania is a significant foraging ground for green turtles, with an estimated population of 8285 adult female turtles, representing 5.6% of the total population. The site plays a critical role in the conservation of sea turtles.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Chris Sandbrook, Martin Fisher, Graeme S. S. Cumming, Karl L. L. Evans, Jenny Anne Glikman, Brendan J. J. Godley, Frith Jarrad, Nicholas Polunin, Carolina Murcia, Angel Perez-Ruzafa, Judit K. K. Szabo
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Emily M. Duncan, Kornrawee Aiemsomboon, Nicola Beaumont, Sujaree Bureekul, Bin Cao, Luis R. Carrasco, Suchana Chavanich, James R. Clark, Muhammad R. Cordova, Fay Couceiro, Simon M. Cragg, Neil Dickson, Pierre Failler, Gianluca Ferraro, Stephen Fletcher, Jenny Fong, Alex T. Ford, Tony Gutierrez, Fauziah Shahul Hamid, Jan G. Hiddink, Pham T. Hoa, Sophie I. Holland, Lowenna Jones, Nia H. Jones, Heather Koldewey, Federico M. Lauro, Charlotte Lee, Matt Lewis, Danny Marks, Sabine Matallana-Surget, Claudia G. Mayorga-Adame, John McGeehan, Lauren F. Messer, Laura Michie, Michelle A. Miller, Zeeda F. Mohamad, Nur Hazimah Mohamed Nor, Moritz Mueller, Simon P. Neill, Sarah E. Nelms, Deo Florence L. Onda, Joyce J. L. Ong, Agamuthu Pariatamby, Sui C. Phang, Richard Quilliam, Peter E. Robins, Maria Salta, Aida Sartimbul, Shiori Shakuto, Martin W. Skov, Evelyn B. Taboada, Peter A. Todd, Tai Chong Toh, Suresh Valiyaveettil, Voranop Viyakarn, Passorn Wonnapinij, Louisa E. Wood, Clara L. X. Yong, Brendan J. Godley
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Emily M. Duncan, Neil Angelo S. Abreo, Jo Marie V. Acebes, Lea A. AngSinco-Jimenez, Sabiqah T. Anuar, Lemnuel V. Aragones, Gonzalo Araujo, Luis R. Carrasco, Marcus A. H. Chua, Muhammad R. Cordova, Lantun P. Dewanti, Emilyn Q. Espiritu, Jovanie B. Garay, Elitza S. Germanov, Jade Getliff, Eva Horcajo-Berna, Yusof S. Ibrahim, Zeehan Jaafar, Jose Isagani B. Janairo, Thanda Ko Gyi, Danielle Kreb, Cheng Ling Lim, Youna Lyons, Putu L. K. Mustika, Mei Lin Neo, Sirius Z. H. Ng, Buntora Pasaribu, Agamuthu Pariatamby, Cindy Peter, Lindsay Porter, Noir P. Purba, Ernesto T. Santa Cruz, Shahriar Shams, Kirsten F. Thompson, Daniel S. Torres, Rodney Westerlaken, Tuempong Wongtawan, Brendan J. Godley
Summary: Southeast Asia is highly biodiverse and a major contributor to global marine plastic pollution. However, knowledge about the impacts of plastic pollution on marine megafauna in the region is lacking. A literature review and expert elicitation were conducted to gather information on cases of entanglement and ingestion of plastic by various marine species in Southeast Asia. The study found a limited number of published cases, especially for seabirds, highlighting the need for additional funding and data to address this issue.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paolo Casale, Gaspard Abitsi, Pierre Didier Agamboue, Eric Augowet, Jean Pierre Bayet, Alexis Billes, Abdon Bitsindou, Tim Collins, Phil D. Doherty, Francois Edgard Faure, Jacques Fretey, Philippe du Plessis, Alain Gibudi, Brendan J. Godley, Judicael Regis Kema Kema, Brice D. Koumba D. Mabert, Francois Lamou Boussamba, Pierre Brice Maganga, Jean Churley Manfoumbi, Bienvenue Ondo Ndong, Kristian Metcalfe, Gianna Minton, Gil Avery Mounguengui, Solange Ngouessono, Jacob Nzegoue, Carmen Karen Kouerey Oliwina, Richard J. Parnell, Sandrine Ricois, Dominique Roumet, Guy-Philippe Sounguet, Dominic Tilley, Hilde van Leeuwe, Bas Verhage, Lee White, Matthew J. Witt, Wynand Viljoen, Angela Formia
Summary: Assessing population trends and reproductive parameters is important for sea turtles. A 21-year study in central Africa found a decline in body size and low survival probability in leatherback and olive ridley sea turtles. However, the estimated annual number of nesting females did not show a clear decline. The study recommends continued monitoring of nesting activity, nest counts, and cross-border cooperation for effective conservation.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liz Clark, Rebecca Allen, Zara L. R. Botterell, Beatriz Callejo, Brendan J. Godley, Clare Henry, David Santillo, Sarah E. Nelms
Summary: Citizen science is a valuable tool for collecting data on plastic pollution and although it is commonly used, there are few studies that focus on water-borne plastic debris. In this study, citizen scientists used a standardized methodology to sample sea-surface debris off the Cornish coast in the UK. The study provides important baseline data on the abundance and distribution of floating plastic debris in this region, contributing to the understanding of plastic pollution worldwide.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Elizabeth Campbell, Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, Jeffrey C. Mangel, Jose Luis Mena, Ruth H. Thurstan, Brendan J. Godley, David March
Summary: Based on satellite tracking data, this study demonstrates that the Amazon River dolphin occupies various habitat types and has different sizes of core areas and home range areas. The research shows that the dolphins overlapped with fisheries by 89% and were found at relatively far distances from proposed dam and dredging sites. The findings highlight the need for consideration of negative effects on other riverine species and further tracking programs to understand the movement patterns of the species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Willemien de Kock, Meaghan Mackie, Max Ramsoe, Morten E. Allentoft, Annette C. Broderick, Julia C. Haywood, Brendan J. Godley, Robin T. E. Snape, Phil J. Bradshaw, Hermann Genz, Matthew von Tersch, Michael W. Dee, Per J. Palsboll, Michelle Alexander, Alberto J. Taurozzi, Canan Cakirlar
Summary: By combining bioarchaeology with contemporary data, researchers have found that Mediterranean green turtles have been using the same North African seagrass meadows for at least 5,000 years, highlighting the significance of protecting these critical coastal habitats.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ivy E. Baremore, Rachel T. Graham, Samuel R. D. Owen, Matthew J. Witt
Summary: Deepwater fisheries in the Caribbean Sea, particularly in Belize and Honduras, are understudied and poorly managed. Our research revealed that Belize has higher abundance and larger fish compared to Honduras, which has a more established and larger deepwater fishery. Water temperature was found to be a significant factor influencing the abundance and distribution of deepwater snappers. Precautionary fisheries management and targeted biological research are necessary for the sustainable management of these stocks, particularly in Belize where expansion of the deepwater fishery is being considered.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Philip D. Doherty, Godefroy De Bruyne, Baudelaire Dissondet Moundzoho, Emmanuel Dilambaka, Gaston Ngassiki Okondza, Benoit C. Atsango, Appolinaire Ngouembe, Tite R. Akendze, Richard J. Parnell, Morgane Cournarie, Richard Malonga, Antoine Missamou, Brendan J. Godley, Kristian Metcalfe
Summary: The underreporting of global catch rates of sharks and rays in artisanal fisheries hinders the data collection on population status, making it difficult to develop effective management plans. This study conducted a systematic quantitative assessment in the Republic of the Congo and found a diverse range of species, with 81% considered at a high risk of extinction. Immature individuals dominated the landings, especially for conservation concern species. The presence of previously disappeared species suggests that Congolese waters could serve as a crucial sanctuary for these species, highlighting the need for increased protection.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Helen S. Chadwick, James E. F. Barnett, Abby Crosby, Anthea Hawtrey-Collier, Victoria J. Hobson, Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Ruth Williams, Brendan J. Godley
Summary: Changes in grey seal strandings in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly over a 21-year period indicate a significant increase in abundance. The observed seasonality of strandings coincided with important life phases, and most strandings occurred on the north coast of Cornwall. Long-term citizen science data proved valuable for assessing the distribution and abundance of marine top predators.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David A. Gill, Jessica Blythe, Nathan Bennett, Louisa Evans, Katrina Brown, Rachel A. Turner, Jacopo A. Baggio, Dana Baker, Natalie C. Ban, Victor Brun, Joachim Claudet, Emily Darling, Antonio Di Franco, Estradivari, Graham Epstein, Noella J. Gray, Georgina G. Gurney, Rebecca P. Horan, Stacy D. Jupiter, Jacqueline D. Lau, Natali Lazzari, Peni Lestari, Shauna L. Mahajan, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Josheena Naggea, Elizabeth R. Selig, Charlotte K. Whitney, Noelia Zafra-Calvo, Nyawira A. Muthiga
Summary: Coastal communities face a triple exposure scenario due to the accelerating global change drivers of climate change, blue growth, and expansion of area-based conservation. Efforts to maximize social benefits can be hindered by external processes that amplify vulnerabilities and inequalities. Prioritizing social justice and building resilience is crucial for achieving climate, economic, and conservation goals. Implementors should address root causes of vulnerability, use participatory systems approaches, and foster inclusive partnerships for collaborative design and implementation in order to support well-being, justice, and resilience in coastal communities.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rachel E. Sykes, Helen M. K. O'Neill, Diego Juffe-Bignoli, Kristian Metcalfe, P. J. Stephenson, Matthew J. Struebig, Piero Visconti, Neil D. Burgess, Naomi Kingston, Zoe G. Davies, Robert J. Smith
Summary: Area-based conservation is a widely used approach for maintaining biodiversity. To inform global conservation area coverage targets, it is important to know the extent and ecological representativeness of current conservation area networks. However, existing global datasets have gaps. Therefore, a complementary approach using a sample of countries and their national-scale datasets can provide more accurate metrics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Felix Leung, Philip D. Doherty, Mingfeng Liu, Kristian Metcalfe, Brendan Godley, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: Tropical estuaries, including Deep Bay in Hong Kong, are facing rapid urbanization, leading to significant changes in water quality and negative impacts on migratory birds. This study emphasizes the need for policymakers to control these drivers of urbanization and protect sensitive coastlines.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Josie L. Palmer, Carina Armstrong, Hasan D. Akbora, Damla Beton, Cigdem Caglar, Brendan J. Godley, Kristian Metcalfe, Meryem Ozkan, Robin T. E. Snape, Annette C. Broderick
Summary: Small-scale fisheries are vital for global food security and cultural heritage, but the lack of information hampers effective management and mitigation of ecological impacts. This study provides the first comprehensive overview of the small-scale fishery fleet in Northern Cyprus. The fleet operates mainly over the continental shelf, using static and demersal gear types, and catches a diverse range of species, some of which are threatened. The findings can be used to improve fisheries management and conservation measures.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
