Innovative Marine Environment Monitoring, Management and Assessment
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Environmental Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 2964
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ecotoxicology; ecology and conservation; pollution monitoring and assessment
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: ocean observation; marine equipment; optical fiber sensing; acoustic
Interests: marine mammal ecology and conservation; passive acoustic monitoring for ocean animals; ocean soundscape/acoustic diversity; ocean noise pollution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The marine environment is faced with numerous threats, including pollution, overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction. Effective monitoring, management, and assessment of the marine environment are essential to ensure its sustainability and protect biodiversity. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their latest findings and innovative solutions in the field of marine environment monitoring, management, and assessment. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on the topics mentioned above. We particularly encourage submissions that present innovative solutions and techniques for monitoring, managing, and assessing the marine environment that are non-invasive and have a low negative impact on marine ecosystems. The scope of the Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Environmental DNA Metabarcoding for Environmental Monitoring and Management;
- Marine Monitoring Using Optical Fiber Sensors and Acoustic Detection Systems;
- Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Environmental Assessment and Management;
- Novel Assessment and Management Solutions for the Sustainable Use of Marine Resources;
- Marine Biodiversity Monitoring, Assessment Conservation, and Restoration.
Dr. Jinping Cheng
Prof. Dr. Huayong Yang
Dr. Liang Fang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- non-invasive monitoring
- environmental DNA
- optical fiber sensors
- acoustic detection system
- artificial intelligence
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Innovative Integration of Environmental DNA Metabarcoding, Optical Fiber Sensors, and Acoustic Detection Systems as a Non-destructive Monitoring Platform for Better Environmental Management
Authors: Dr. Jinping Cheng; Prof. Dr. Huayong Yang; Dr. Liang Fang
Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong
Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou, China
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fishery Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou, China
Title: A High-Sensitivity, Long-Term Fiber-Optic Vector Hydrophone Subsurface Buoy System for Continuous Acoustic Monitoring in the Deep Ocean: Development and Sea Trials
Authors: Chao Li; Xiaoming Cui; Siyuan Cang; Ziwei Huang; Yuejin Li; Haocai Huang; Jinping Cheng; Huayong Yang
Affiliation: Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Guangzhou)
Abstract: High-sensitivity hydrophones play a crucial role in monitoring ocean acoustic fields, detecting underwater targets, and conducting underwater acoustics research. To address the challenges of long-term, high-sensitivity vector acoustic detection in deep-sea environments, we have developed, tested, and validated an underwater acoustic subsurface buoy system capable of operating at depths of up to 2000 m. This system utilizes fiber-optic vector hydrophones to capture vector in-formation of acoustic pressure and particle acceleration in the surrounding field. It offers excel-lent directionality and can autonomously function for 6 months with stability. After undergoing various tests including laboratory tests, hydrostatic pressure tests, and pool tests, the system un-derwent a 9-day trial in the northern South China Sea. During the trial, background noise, explo-sive source signals, airgun source signals, and UW350 signals were investigated. The system demonstrated the ability to detect signals from explosive sources up to 100 km away. These trials showcased the system's capability to operate effectively in deep-sea environments for extended periods and acquire high-quality target signals, with potential applications in atmospheric turbu-lence research, underwater defense, and target detection.