Description
At a recent conference panel discussion, key challenges and solutions for monitoring and protecting widely distributed marine species were explored, with a focus on real-world examples and adaptive management strategies. A central case study highlighted was the Southern Ocean Sentinel program, which monitors Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), a keystone species essential to the Southern Ocean ecosystem. This initiative integrates satellite remote sensing, acoustic surveys, and international collaboration to track krill populations, informing conservation policies such as sustainable fishing quotas and Marine Protected Area (MPA) designations.The discussion also examined broader challenges in species protection amid environmental change. Migratory species face shifting habitats, climate change impacts, and cross-border conservation complexities, compounded by data deficiencies and increasing human pressures. Addressing these issues requires dynamic conservation approaches that incorporate adaptive management, technological advancements, and international cooperation to ensure species resilience in an evolving ocean
| Period | 31 Jan 2020 |
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| Event title | Ulster Wildlife Trust: Blue Horizons Conference : Reviving our seas through innovation for a sustainable future |
| Event type | Conference |
| Conference number | 1 |
| Location | Belfast , United KingdomShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | National |