The article discusses the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and
automation in marine conservation, specifically in relation to the protection
of marine ecosystems and the definition of marine protected areas (MPAs).It highlights the threats that marine ecosystems face due
to human activities and emphasizes the
importance of effective management and conservation efforts. By improving data gathering, processing, monitoring, and analysis, artificial
intelligence, and automation, they can revolutionize marine research. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of
AI and automation in marine conservation responsibly and ethically. In
order to integrate these technologies into decision-making processes,
stakeholders and marine conservation professionals must collaborate. Through
the use of artificial intelligence and automation, marine conservation efforts
can be transformed by establishing new
methods of collecting and analyzing data, making informed decisions, and
managing marine ecosystems.
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