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Synergistic Exploitation of Hyper- and Multi-Spectral Precursor Sentinel Measurements to Determine Phytoplankton Functional Types (SynSenPFT).
(2017)We derive the chlorophyll a concentration (Chla) for three main phytoplankton functional types (PFTs) – diatoms, coccolithophores and cyanobacteria – by combining satellite multispectral-based information, being of a high ... -
The Role of Stakeholders in Creating Societal Value From Coastal and Ocean Observations.
(2019)The importance of stakeholder engagement in ocean observation and in particular the realization of economic and societal benefits is discussed, introducing a number of overarching principles such as the convergence on common ... -
Uncertainties of Estimating Extreme Significant Wave Height for Engineering Applications Depending on the Approach and Fitting Technique—Adriatic Sea Case Study.
(2020)Studies on the extrapolation of extreme significant wave height, based on long-term databases, are extensively covered in literature. An engineer, working in the field of naval architecture, marine engineering, or maritime ... -
OLCI-based NIR-red models for estimating chlorophyll- <i>a</i> concentration in productive coastal waters—a preliminary evaluation.
(2019)We present here results that demonstrate the potential of the recently launched Ocean and Land Colour Instrument (OLCI) onboard the satellite Sentinel-3A to deliver accurate estimates of chlorophyll-a (chl-a) concentration ... -
A Comparison of Beach Nourishment Methodology and Performance at Two Fringing Reef Beaches in Waikiki (Hawaii, USA) and Cadiz (SW Spain).
(2020)Fringing reefs have significant impacts on beach dynamics, yet there is little research on how they should be considered in beach nourishment design, monitoring, and conservation works. Thus, the behavior and characteristics ... -
Uncertainty Quantification in Mooring Cable Dynamics Using Polynomial Chaos Expansions.
(2020)Mooring systems exhibit high failure rates. This is especially problematic for offshore renewable energy systems, like wave and floating wind, where the mooring system can be an active component and the redundancy in the ... -
Measuring Global Ocean Heat Content to Estimate the Earth Energy Imbalance.
(2019)The energy radiated by the Earth toward space does not compensate the incoming radiation from the Sun leading to a small positive energy imbalance at the top of the atmosphere (0.4–1 Wm–2). This imbalance is coined Earth’s ... -
A new method for acquiring images of meiobenthic images using the FlowCAM.
(2018)The purpose of this study was to develop a new method for investigating sediment-inhabiting meiobenthos using the Flow Cytometer And Microscope (FlowCAM). Meiobenthos are widely recognized as a useful indicator for assessing ... -
On the Use of Maps and Models in Conservation and Resource Management (Warning: Results May Vary).
(2017)Conservation planning and management typically require accurate and spatially explicit data at scales that are relevant for conservation objectives. In marine conservation, these data are often combined with spatial ... -
An Exact Solution For Modeling Photoacclimation of the Carbon-to-Chlorophyll Ratio in Phytoplankton.
(2017)A widely-used theory of the photoacclimatory response in phytoplankton has, until now, been solved using a mathematical approximation that puts strong limitations on its applicability in natural conditions. We report an ... -
Deepwater Exploration Mapping Procedures Manual.
(NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Silver Spring. MD, 2020)The purpose of this manual is to describe OER’s principles and procedures for deepwater ocean exploration acoustic mapping. It supports the National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States ... -
Developing Autonomous Observing Systems for Micronutrient Trace Metals.
(2019)Trace metal micronutrients are integral to the functioning of marine ecosystems and the export of particulate carbon to the deep ocean. Although much progress has been made in mapping the distributions of metal micronutrients ... -
Satellite Radiation Products for Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry: Needs, State-of-the-Art, Gaps, Development Priorities, and Opportunities.
(2018)Knowing the spatial and temporal distribution of the underwater light field, i.e., the spectral and angular structure of the radiant intensity at any point in the water column, is essential to understanding the biogeochemical ... -
Wind Speed Measured from Underwater Gliders Using Passive Acoustics.
(2018)Wind speed measurements are needed to understand ocean–atmosphere coupling processes and their effects on climate. Satellite observations provide sufficient spatial and temporal coverage but are lacking adequate calibration, ... -
Arctic corridors and northern voices project: methods for community-based participatory mapping for low impact shipping corridors in Arctic Canada.
(2020)Documenting Inuit and local knowledge is critical to its consideration within policy discussions around Arctic shipping; especially considering the rapid increase in ship traffic due to reductions in sea ice and climate ... -
Airborne observations of arctic-boreal water surface elevations from AirSWOT Ka-Band InSAR and LVIS LiDAR.
(2020)AirSWOT is an experimental airborne Ka-band radar interferometer developed by NASA-JPL as a validation instrument for the forthcoming NASA Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission. In 2017, AirSWOT was ... -
National Reference Stations Biogeochemical Operations Manual. Version 4.
(Integrated Marine Observng Ststem, Hobart, Australia, 2023)This manual outlines best-practice techniques in biogeochemical and blue-water oceanography for ensuring the output of reliable, quality data to the end-user community. The aim is for sampling, analytical, and reporting ... -
A practical guide on safe hookah diving – Diving for sea cucumbers and other marine organisms.
(Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy, 2023)The gathering of commercial benthic organisms from the seabed by underwater fishers is a growing activity in many regions in Africa, Asia, Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Sea cucumbers are particularly targeted, ... -
Compendium: Coastal Management Practices on West Africa. Existing and potential solutions to control coastal erosion, prevent flooding and mitigate damage to society.
(World Bank, Washington D.C., 2022)Erosion and flooding are the most visible consequences of coastal zone degradation in West Africa. Man-made and natural processes, aggravated by the effects of climate change, cause erosion and flooding. These threatened ... -
Best practice in seabed image analysis for determining taxa, habitat, or substrata distributions.
(Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington, N.Z., 2020)This is a review of seabed imaging survey methods and their application in New Zealand, focusing on the deep sea and covering the fields of image acquisition, data extraction from imagery, and data management. The potential ...
