Climate risks threaten marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods, say experts
Scientists at a Kochi symposium suggested combining satellite data and artificial intelligence to monitor changing ocean conditions and provide early warnings.
Marine scientists have warned that warming seas, marine heatwaves, and coral bleaching are creating mounting challenges for fisheries and coastal livelihoods, according to a release from The Hindu.
The experts shared these concerns during a symposium on Societal Applications in Fisheries and Aquaculture using Remote Sensing Imagery, hosted by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi.
The programme includes approximately 300 participants from 30 countries, including oceanographers, climate experts, and fisheries scientists.
To better understand physical and biological changes in marine ecosystems, scientists underscored the importance of combining satellite remote sensing, climate models, artificial intelligence, and in-situ data.
The experts suggested that integrating these diverse fields would help in providing timely advisories and early warnings regarding unpredictable ocean conditions and shifting fish populations.