Benthic habitat mapping: A review of progress towards improved understanding of the spatial ecology of the seafloor using acoustic techniques
This review examines the various strategies and methods used to produce benthic habitat
maps using acoustic remote sensing techniques, coupled with in situ sampling. The …
maps using acoustic remote sensing techniques, coupled with in situ sampling. The …
A review of marine geomorphometry, the quantitative study of the seafloor
Geomorphometry, the science of quantitative terrain characterization, has traditionally
focused on the investigation of terrestrial landscapes. However, the dramatic increase in the …
focused on the investigation of terrestrial landscapes. However, the dramatic increase in the …
Integrating structure-from-motion photogrammetry with geospatial software as a novel technique for quantifying 3D ecological characteristics of coral reefs
The structural complexity of coral reefs plays a major role in the biodiversity, productivity,
and overall functionality of reef ecosystems. Conventional metrics with 2-dimensional …
and overall functionality of reef ecosystems. Conventional metrics with 2-dimensional …
High-resolution habitat suitability models for the conservation and management of vulnerable marine ecosystems on the Louisville Seamount Chain, South Pacific …
AA Rowden, OF Anderson, SE Georgian… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) are ecosystems at risk from the effects of fishing or
other kinds of disturbance, as determined by the vulnerability of their components (eg …
other kinds of disturbance, as determined by the vulnerability of their components (eg …
Influence of benthic currents on cold-water coral habitats: a combined benthic monitoring and 3D photogrammetric investigation
Strong currents are a key component of benthic habitats by supplying food and nutrients to
filter-feeding organisms such as cold-water corals. Although field measurements show that …
filter-feeding organisms such as cold-water corals. Although field measurements show that …
When the species is also a habitat: comparing the predictively modelled distributions of Lophelia pertusa and the reef habitat it forms
Internationally there is political momentum to establish networks of marine protected areas
for the conservation of threatened species and habitats. Practical implementation of such …
for the conservation of threatened species and habitats. Practical implementation of such …
High‐resolution habitat suitability modelling can improve conservation of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the deep sea
Aim The distribution of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the deep sea is poorly understood.
This has led to the emergence of modelling methods to predict the occurrence of suitable …
This has led to the emergence of modelling methods to predict the occurrence of suitable …
Towards benthic habitat 3D mapping using machine learning algorithms and structures from motion photogrammetry
H Mohamed, K Nadaoka, T Nakamura - Remote Sensing, 2020 - mdpi.com
The accurate classification and 3D mapping of benthic habitats in coastal ecosystems are
vital for developing management strategies for these valuable shallow water environments …
vital for developing management strategies for these valuable shallow water environments …
Predicting the distribution of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the deep sea using presence-background models
Abstract In 2006 the United Nations called on states to implement measures to prevent
significant adverse impacts to vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) in the deep sea. It has …
significant adverse impacts to vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) in the deep sea. It has …
Assessing the impact of acute disturbances on the structure and composition of a coral community using innovative 3D reconstruction techniques
JHR Burns, D Delparte, L Kapono, M Belt… - Methods in …, 2016 - Elsevier
Loss of live coral and declines in the structural complexity of reef habitats affects ecosystem-
level processes such as energy flow, nutrient cycling, and community dynamics …
level processes such as energy flow, nutrient cycling, and community dynamics …