An Integrated Approach to Coastal and Biological Observations

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

She, J (Author) Other; Piniella, AM (Author) Other; Benedetti Cecchi, L (Author) Other; Boehme, L (Author) Other; Boero, F (Author) Other; Christensen, A (Author) Other; Crowe, T (Author) Other; Darecki, M (Author) Other; Nogueira, E (Author) Other; Gremare, A (Author) Other; Hernandez, F (Author) Other; Kouts, T (Author) Other; Kromkamp, J (Author) Other; Petihakis, G (Author) Other; Isabel Sousa Pinto (Author) FCUP; Reissmann, JH (Author) Other; Tuomi, L (Author) Other; Zingone, A (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Frontiers in Marine Science

Vol. 6

ISSN: 2296-7745

Publisher: Frontiers Media

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 8 Citations

Scopus - 9 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-SKM

DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2019.00314

Abstract (EN): Maritime economy, ecosystem-based management and climate change adaptation and mitigation raise emerging needs on coastal ocean and biological observations. Integrated ocean observing aims at optimizing sampling strategies and cost-efficiency, sharing data and best practices, and maximizing the value of the observations for multiple purposes. Recently developed cost-effective, near real time technology such as gliders, radars, ferrybox, and shallow water Argo floats, should be used operationally to generate operational coastal sea observations and analysis. Furthermore, value of disparate coastal ocean observations can be unlocked with multi-dimensional integration on fitness-for-the-purpose, parameter and instrumental. Integration of operational monitoring with offline monitoring programs, such as those for research, ecosystem-based management and commercial purposes, is necessary to fill the gaps. Such integration should lead to a system of networks which can deliver data for all kinds of purposes. Detailed integration activities are identified which should enhance the coastal ocean and biological observing capacity. Ultimately a program is required which integrates physical, biogeochemical and biological observation of the ocean, from coastal to deep-sea environments, bringing together global, regional, and local observation efforts.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6