Towards new frontiers in marine biodiversity observing systems

Supporting marine conservation with ocean data and new technologies

Welcome to the Spatial Marine Lab of the Marine Zoology Unit at the University of Valencia. We focus on multidisciplinary approaches to support marine conservation using data-driven methods, geospatial solutions and new marine technologies.

WE ARE A DYNAMIC AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM UNITED BY SHARED PASSION FOR THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.

Research lines

Our research covers a wide range of topics in exciting areas around marine spatial data science and new technologies.

Geospatial modelling of marine life

We combine movement ecology and quantitative methods such as species distribution models to analyse the spatial and temporal patterns of marine species in relation to the marine environment and predict their habitat suitability in a changing climate.

#GIS #SDM #AnimalMovement #Oceanography

Human footprint on the ocean

We monitor and analyse the footprint of multiple human activities on marine ecosystems using electronic monitoring systems, earth observations and big data technologies. We focus on mapping ship-based activities and their pressures to advance our understanding of human-wildlife interactions.

#Fisheries #Pollution #MarineTraffic #Bycatch

Marine Ecosystem Observing Systems

We leverage recent advances in marine data science (e.g. machine learning, artificial intelligence), alongside new molecular techniques (eDNA) and innovative marine instruments (unmanned vehicles, bio-logging, bioacoustics) to simultaneously monitor marine biodiversity, ship-based activities, and the marine environment.

#Robotics #Bio-logging #AUV #AI #eDNA

Marine conservation and management

We strive to develop innovative solutions for sustainable resource management, marine spatial planning, and the mitigation of human impacts on marine environments. By fostering collaboration and leveraging data-driven insights, our work seeks to drive positive change, ensuring the health and resilience of marine ecosystems for current and future generations.

#MSP #Conservation #Management #Policy

About us

OPEN SCIENCE

and FAIR data

 

Led by Dr. David March, the Spatial Marine Lab is part of the Marine Zoology Unit and the Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Valencia.

We aim to swiftly advance the development of new and impactful marine biodiversity observing systems to support the adaptive management of marine resources.

As part of our commitment to advancing knowledge and accessibility, we are dedicated to fostering Open Science practices and adhering to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles.

SPATIAL MARINE LAB

         

CONTACT US

Unitat de Zoologia Marina
Parc Científic de la Universitat de València
Calle Catedrático José Beltrán 2,
46980 Paterna (València), Spain

david.march@uv.es