Paper: Needs and gaps in optical underwater technologies and methods for the investigation of marine animal forest 3D-structural complexity

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Massimo Ponti

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Mar 5, 2021, 6:35:34 AM3/5/21
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Dear all,

 

I would draw your attention to a new perspective paper on the needs and gaps in optical underwater technologies and methods for the investigation of marine animal forest 3D-structural complexity.

 

Abstract

Marine animal forests are benthic communities dominated by sessile suspension feeders (such as sponges, corals, and bivalves) able to generate three-dimensional (3D) frameworks with high structural complexity. The biodiversity and functioning of marine animal forests are strictly related to their 3D complexity. The present paper aims at providing new perspectives in underwater optical surveys. Starting from the current gaps in data collection and analysis that critically limit the study and conservation of marine animal forests, we discuss the main technological and methodological needs for the investigation of their 3D structural complexity at different spatial and temporal scales. Despite recent technological advances, it seems that several issues in data acquisition and processing need to be solved, to properly map the different benthic habitats in which marine animal forests are present, their health status and to measure structural complexity. Proper precision and accuracy should be chosen and assured in relation to the biological and ecological processes investigated. Besides, standardized methods and protocols are strictly necessary to meet the FAIR (findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability) data principles for the stewardship of habitat mapping and biodiversity, biomass, and growth data.

 

Rossi P, Ponti M, Righi S, Castagnetti C, Simonini R, Mancini F, Agrafiotis P, Bassani L, Bruno F, Cerrano C, Cignoni P, Corsini M, Drap P, Dubbini M, Garrabou J, Gori A, Gracias N, Ledoux J-B, Linares C, Mantas TP, Menna F, Nocerino E, Palma M, Pavoni G, Ridolfi A, Rossi S, Skarlatos D, Treibitz T, Turicchia E, Yuval M, Capra A (2021) Needs and gaps in optical underwater technologies and methods for the investigation of marine animal forest 3D-structural complexity. Frontiers in Marine Science 8: 591292. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.591292

 

Best regards

Massimo

 


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Gerard Thouzeau

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Dec 5, 2021, 12:31:20 PM12/5/21
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Dear scientific divers,

we are pleased to invite you to the 7th European Conference on Scientific Diving which will take place in Roscoff (France) from 25 to 29 April 2022. This edition is organized under the auspices of the French National Committee for Scientific Diving (CNPS, https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02123970), and hosted by the Station Biologique de Roscoff. The Conference is supported by the European Scientific Diving Panel (ESDP).

The website (https://ecsd7.sciencesconf.org/ ) is now open for registration and submission of your contributions. You'll find also all the details of the upcoming conference.

A particular focus will be given during ECSD7 on diving-based scientific researches, case-studies and methods that aim at better understand and document the impacts of global changes on freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems, or are helpful for their conservation/restoration. Particular attention will be paid to natural habitats of special concerns for the EU (such as those listed in Natura 2000) and to artificial environments (wrecks, artificial reefs, MRE devices...).

Communications underlining the usefulness and added-value of scientific diving in this context and discussing diving-based monitoring methods, in particular with regards to innovative underwater tools and techniques, are welcome (Changing tools, methods, practices and goals?).

Main topics for the talks and posters may concern biology/ecology, physical oceanography, biogeochemistry, geosciences, archaeology, technologies, scientific diving (SD) education and training, and SD regulation. Marine spatial planning and marine renewable energies may be also new emerging topics when considering the growing demand for sustainable management of the littoral and coastal zones and environmental issues associated with the setting up of MRE technologies. 

We are looking for the publication of the conference proceedings in a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal.

The first two days of the Conference (26-27/04) will be dedicated to plenary sessions, on various topics related to this overall theme. The final topics and contents of the sessions will be defined after the abstracts selection.

The conference will also include two 3-hour workshops organized in parallel on the third day (28/04):  

  • One methodological Workshop - Fish census vs EU directives” (convener: Pierre Thiriet, MNHN, CRESCO, Dinard) - to exchange about state-of-the-art diving-based monitoring methods for fish communities and identify potential gaps and ways for harmonization in the context of the EU regulatory framework (Natura2000, WFD, MSFD, etc.).
  • One technological Workshop - "Breakthrough technologies advancing diving-based research" (convener: Martin Sayer, Tritonia Scientific Ltd., Oban) - to provide up-to-date insights on innovative tools and equipments for Scientific Diving.

A special night event (evening conference) open to the public will take place at the Roscoff cinema on April 28 (invited speaker: Laurent Ballesta, Andromède Océanologie, Maugio-Carnon).

Associated field trips on Friday April 29 may be chosen among SCUBA diving (limited number of participants) and/or a boat tour in the Bay of Morlaix (near nature reserve islands), and the visit of the Château du Taureau, Batz island, and R.V. Neomysis (SBR Research Vessel).

For any question about the Conference, please contact: ecsd7...@sciencesconf.org

We look forward to meet you and discuss your current SD research activities during this exciting upcoming edition of the ECSD.

Sincerely,


Gérard Thouzeau
Chairman of the CNPS and of the 7th ECSD Scientific Committee
Le 05/03/2021 à 12:35, Massimo Ponti a écrit :

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Gerard Thouzeau

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Jan 5, 2022, 2:21:09 PM1/5/22
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Dear all,

If you are planning to joint the 7th ECSD (https://ecsd7.sciencesconf.org/) and take advantage of the early bid discount, you need to be responsive as early bid registration and abstract submission are closing on January 15 2022.

Why you should join us in Roscoff?

Taking place on April 25-29 2022 at the Roscoff Biological Station, the 7th ECSD live conference will not only give the participants an insight on the current challenges and opportunities for underwater sciences and scientific diving, but will also provide updates and future forecasts on the latest technology trends (see my previous mail). It will feature various interactive sessions, presentations, and case studies from key scientific diving players and provide excellent live networking opportunities with your peers.

Conference agenda

April 25: Evening ice breaker (starts at 19:30 PM)

April 26 and 27: Plenary sessions (talks and posters); gala dinner on April 27

April 28: Workshops (morning) and plenary sessions (afternoon); special night event (evening conference) open to the public at the Roscoff cinema (invited speaker: Laurent Ballesta, Andromède Océanologie, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021; saturation diving)

April 29: Side events (SCUBA diving on the Aboukir Bay wreck, visits)

Registration is simple:

Register before January 15 2022 for only 230 € (students) or 340 euros (permanent staff) at https://ecsd7.sciencesconf.org/registration. In case of cancellation of the Conference due to the sanitary crisis, registration fees will be entirely reimbursed.

Abstract submission

Don't forget to send your abstract(s) before January 15 also, if you plan giving a talk or presenting a poster.

Questions?

For any question about the Conference, please contact: ecsd7...@sciencesconf.org


We look forward to meet you and discuss SD research activities during this exciting edition of the ECSD.

Sincerely,


Gérard Thouzeau
Chairman of the CNPS and of the 7th ECSD Scientific Committee


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Gerard Thouzeau

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REMINDER: 2 days left for early bid registration and abstract submission!

Gerard Thouzeau

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Jan 15, 2022, 4:31:56 AM1/15/22
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NEW abstract submission deadline: January 28.

Gerard Thouzeau

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Dear all,

As you know, the abstract submission deadline for ECSD7 has been extended to January 28. Clearly, the sanitary crisis does not help us in organizing this edition since many potential participants are still hesitating over registering. Let me remember you that the first step of the process (pre-registration) is free (you'll pay registration fees only after acceptance of your communication, if you have submitted an abstract) and that registration fees will be entirely reimbursed in case of cancellation of the Conference due to the sanitary crisis.

Right now, we have 60 pre-registrations, that is 50% of the expected number of participants, and only 25 abstracts. The former questions the financial outcome of the Conference while the latter questions its scientific interest. So, I urge you to pre-register and send your abstract(s) on time if you want to participate to this 7th edition in Roscoff.

Next Monday, the organizing and scientific committees will decide whether the 7th edition is maintained in late April 2022 or postponed.

Sincerely,


Gérard Thouzeau
Chairman of the CNPS and of the 7th ECSD Scientific Committee

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Gerard Thouzeau

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Dear scientific divers,

we are pleased to invite you to the 7th European Conference on Scientific Diving which will take place in Roscoff (France) from May 14 to 18, 2023. This edition is organized under the aegis of the French National Committee of Scientific Diving (CNPS, https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02123970), and hosted by the Station Biologique de Roscoff. The Conference is supported by the European Scientific Diving Panel (ESDP).

The website (https://ecsd7.sciencesconf.org/ ) is now open for registration and submission of your contribution (those who registered last year for the postponed edition have already received an email to confirm their participation this year). You'll find also all the details of the upcoming conference on the website.

A particular focus will be given during ECSD7 on diving-based scientific researches, case-studies and methods that aim at better understand and document the impacts of global changes on freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems, or are helpful for their conservation/restoration. Particular attention will be paid to natural habitats of special concerns for the EU (such as those listed in Natura 2000) and to artificial environments (wrecks, artificial reefs, MRE devices...).

Communications underlining the usefulness and added-value of scientific diving in this context and discussing diving-based monitoring methods, in particular with regards to innovative underwater tools and techniques, are welcome (Changing tools, methods, practices and goals?).

Main topics for the talks and posters may concern biology/ecology, physical oceanography, biogeochemistry, geosciences, archaeology, technologies, scientific diving (SD) education and training, and SD regulation. Marine spatial planning and marine renewable energies may be also new emerging topics when considering the growing demand for sustainable management of the littoral and coastal zones and environmental issues associated with the setting up of MRE technologies. 

We are looking for the publication of the conference proceedings in a special issue of a peer-reviewed journal.

The first two days of the Conference (15-16/05) will be dedicated to plenary sessions on various topics related to this overall theme. The final topics and contents of the sessions will be defined after the abstract selection.

The conference will also include two 3-hour workshops organized in parallel on the third day (17/05):  

  • One methodological Workshop - Fish census vs EU directives” (convener: Pierre Thiriet, MNHN, CRESCO, Dinard) - to exchange about state-of-the-art diving-based monitoring methods for fish communities and identify potential gaps and ways for harmonization in the context of the EU regulatory framework (Natura2000, WFD, MSFD, etc.).
  • One technological Workshop - "Breakthrough technologies advancing diving-based research" (convener: Martin Sayer, Tritonia Scientific Ltd., Oban) - to provide up-to-date insights on innovative tools and equipments for Scientific Diving.

A special evening (evening conference) open to the public at the Roscoff cinema on May 17 is awaiting confirmation (invited speaker: Laurent Ballesta, Andromède Océanologie, Maugio-Carnon).

Associated excursions on Thursday, May 18 can be chosen from scuba diving (limited number of participants) and/or a boat ride in Morlaix Bay (near the islands of the nature reserve), and visits to the Château du Taureau, Batz Island, and the R.V. Neomysis (SBR research vessel).

For any question about the Conference, please contact: ecsd7...@sciencesconf.org

We look forward to meet you and discuss your current SD research activities during this exciting upcoming edition of the ECSD.

Sincerely,


Gérard Thouzeau
Chairman of the CNPS and of the 7th ECSD Scientific Committee
-- 
Dr Gérard Thouzeau
Directeur de Recherche CNRS
UMR 6539 CNRS/IRD/UBO (LEMAR)
Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer
Technopole Brest Iroise
Rue Dumont d'Urville
29280 PLOUZANE FRANCE

de l'étranger, composer: / from abroad, dial:
Tél   33 298 49 86 39
Fax   33 298 49 86 45
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Gerard Thouzeau

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Dear all,

If you are planning to joint the 7th ECSD (https://ecsd7.sciencesconf.org/) and take advantage of the early bid discount, you need to be responsive as registration at preferential rate ends on January 20, 2023.

Why should you join us in Roscoff?

Taking place on May 14-18, 2023 at the Roscoff Biological Station, the 7th ECSD live conference will not only give participants an overview of current challenges and opportunities for underwater science and scientific diving, but will also provide updates and forecasts on the latest technology trends (see my previous mail). It will feature various interactive sessions, presentations, and case studies from key scientific diving players and will provide excellent live networking opportunities with your peers.

Conference agenda

May 14: Evening ice breaker (starts at 19:30 PM)

May 15 and 16: Plenary sessions (talks and posters); gala dinner on May 16

May 17: Workshops (morning) and plenary sessions (afternoon); special night event (evening conference; yet to be confirmed) open to the public at the Roscoff cinema (invited speaker: Laurent Ballesta, Andromède Océanologie, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021; saturation diving)

May 18: Side events (SCUBA diving, visits)

Registration is simple!

Register before January 20, 2023 for only 240 € (students), 310 € (EMBRC members), or 340 euros (Non-EMBRC members) at https://ecsd7.sciencesconf.org/registration. In case of cancellation of the Conference due to the COVID crisis, registration fees will be entirely reimbursed.

Abstract submission

Don't forget to send your abstract(s) before January 30, if you plan giving a talk or presenting a poster.

Questions?

For any question about the Conference, please contact: ecsd7...@sciencesconf.org


We look forward to meet you and discuss SD research activities during this exciting edition of the ECSD.

Sincerely,


Gérard Thouzeau
Chairman of the CNPS and of the 7th ECSD Scientific Committee

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