Cetaceans range over large areas and spend most of their time underwater, making their occurrence difficult to monitor.
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CESCAB: ocean glider for passive acoustic monitoring in Cabrera Archipelago National Park
Large marine protected areas are increasingly being implemented across the world’s oceans to conserve marine ecosystems.
IOS4DOM Scientific Workshop: Bringing Marine Monitoring Technologies Together in Calpe
In June 2024, the Spatial Marine Lab team gathered in Calpe, Spain, for the first IOS4DOM Scientific Workshop.
Monitoring Recreational Fishing from Space
Spatial Marine Lab members have led a study demonstrating how satellite imagery can monitor recreational fishing fleets, offering new tools to support sustainable marine management
Shark spotted with AI in drone video
In August 2024, researchers from the Spatial Marine Lab unexpectedly captured a blue shark on drone footage. Discover how AI-powered analysis played a key role in this discovery and how it can enhance marine ecosystem monitoring
Using eDNA to detect marine megafauna in the Ibiza channel
Researchers at the Spatial Marine Lab are using eDNA to detect marine megafauna in the Ibiza Channel, providing a novel non-invasive approach to monitoring marine life
Spatial Marine Lab’s showcase
On September 29, the Spatial Marine Lab participated in European Researchers’ Night, one of Europe’s largest scientific dissemination events
Important Shark and Ray Areas
In a remarkable collaborative effort with experts from various institutions, we are pleased to announce the delineation of the first Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) in the Mediterranean Sea