In:
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Acoustical Society of America (ASA), Vol. 112, No. 5_Supplement ( 2002-11-01), p. 2204-2204
Abstract:
Activities of the NOAA Fisheries Honolulu Laboratory Coral Reef Ecosystem Investigation (CREI) are presented and areas where the application of passive acoustic methods may significantly contribute to scientific, management, and operational objectives are highlighted. To understand coral reef ecosystems and to reduce adverse human impacts are two fundamental themes of The National Action Plan to Conserve Coral Reefs. The CREI was established to assess, monitor, map, restore, and protect the coral reef ecosystems of the U.S. Pacific Islands. Activities include rapid ecological assessments of fish, corals, algae, and invertebrates, digital video surveys of habitat and fish, acoustic seabed classification surveys, an in-situ collection of oceanographic conditions, and satellite remote sensing observations. Resource constraints and the large distances between the U.S. Pacific Islands often limit in-situ work to 1–2 years between site visits and prevent adequate temporal monitoring of the biological responses. We propose to develop passive acoustic techniques to monitor some aspects of the health of these remote ecosystems and to develop warning systems to elert scientists and resource managers of large changes or potential threats.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0001-4966
,
1520-8524
Language:
English
Publisher:
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Publication Date:
2002
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1461063-2
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