New interactive tool visualizes Virginia oyster populations
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
Published: 26 March 2026
The VOSARA 2.0 platform transforms two decades of oyster survey data into a dynamic GIS-based visualization tool, enabling scientists, managers, and the public to track reef-level changes in Virginia wild oyster populations.
Keywords: oyster populations, Chesapeake Bay, GIS visualization, stock assessment, fisheries management, shellfish, marine monitoring, VOSARA
AIMS AI technology helps coral reef monitoring across the Pacific
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Published: 6 November 2025
AIMS deploys its AI-powered ReefCloud platform across Pacific Island nations, enabling coral reef health monitoring 700 times faster than manual assessment with 80-90% accuracy.
Keywords: ReefCloud, artificial intelligence, coral reef, Pacific Islands, marine monitoring, reef health, conservation technology
From Treaty to reality: the science the High Seas cannot do without
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Published: 20 February 2026
Scientists publish a roadmap identifying key scientific challenges and solutions for implementing the UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) to protect biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.
Keywords: High Seas Treaty, BBNJ, marine conservation, ocean governance, biodiversity, deep sea, marine policy
