About this Research Topic
This comprehensive Research Topic aims to enhance marine turtle conservation efforts through the use of GIS technologies. With a focus on historical, current, and future uses of of GIS and mapping in sea turtle conservation, the Research Topic welcomes manuscripts exploring the effectiveness of past conservation strategies, and goals for future use. By examining spatial and temporal trends in marine turtle movements and habitat use, the Research Topic aims to highlight shifts in conservation tactics driven by emerging challenges such as climate change, habitat loss, and human encroachment.
The Research Topic also welcomes manuscripts on the use of GIS analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of current MPAs, focusing on areas such as turtle migration patterns, the delineation of high-risk zones, and human activities within these protected regions. Proposals for expanding existing MPAs or crafting new designations can be explored as part of this analysis. Further expanding on this groundwork, the Research Topic will encourage submissions based on any emerging AI-driven GIS analyses .
The Research Topic welcomes manuscripts based on the following themes,
• Historical GIS Analyses in Marine Turtle Conservation: Manuscripts that utilize historical GIS data to evaluate the efficacy of past conservation efforts, particularly focusing on the changes in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and their impact on marine turtle populations.
• Current Challenges and Solutions in Turtle Conservation: Papers discussing the current challenges faced by marine turtles, such as climate change, habitat loss, and pollution, and how these factors influence conservation strategies.
• AI-driven Conservation Tools: Submissions that detail the development and application of AI-driven GIS tools for real-time conservation efforts, including the integration of satellite imagery and environmental sensor data to predict and react to dynamic conservation needs.
• Evaluation of MPA Effectiveness Using Advanced GIS: Studies that use advanced GIS analytics to assess the current effectiveness of MPAs, investigating turtle migration patterns, identifying high-risk zones, and analyzing human activities within these zones.
• Proposals for MPA Expansion or New Designations: Research proposing new strategies for the expansion of existing MPAs or the establishment of new ones based on comprehensive GIS and AI analyses.
• Integrative Approaches to Marine Turtle Conservation: Manuscripts that present integrative approaches combining various technologies and methodologies to enhance the protection and conservation of marine turtles.
• Community driven uses of GIS in sea turtle conservation.
• Proceedings from the 42nd International Sea Turtle Symposium: Papers documenting the findings and discussions from the symposium, covering a broad range of disciplines related to the protection and conservation of sea turtles.
• Ecological and Behavioral Studies of Marine Turtles: Research that investigates the ecological roles and behavioral patterns of marine turtles, utilizing GIS to map and understand their interactions with marine ecosystems.
This Research Topic is also dedicated to hosting the proceedings of the 42nd International Sea Turtle Symposium by the International Sea Turtle Society, set to take place in Thailand in March 2024. The Research Topic aims not only to disseminate the latest scientific findings but also to foster dialogue on the protection and conservation of sea turtles, highlighting their critical role in maintaining marine biodiversity.
The Research Topic also welcomes manuscripts on the use of GIS analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of current MPAs, focusing on areas such as turtle migration patterns, the delineation of high-risk zones, and human activities within these protected regions. Proposals for expanding existing MPAs or crafting new designations can be explored as part of this analysis. Further expanding on this groundwork, the Research Topic will encourage submissions based on any emerging AI-driven GIS analyses .
The Research Topic welcomes manuscripts based on the following themes,
• Historical GIS Analyses in Marine Turtle Conservation: Manuscripts that utilize historical GIS data to evaluate the efficacy of past conservation efforts, particularly focusing on the changes in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and their impact on marine turtle populations.
• Current Challenges and Solutions in Turtle Conservation: Papers discussing the current challenges faced by marine turtles, such as climate change, habitat loss, and pollution, and how these factors influence conservation strategies.
• AI-driven Conservation Tools: Submissions that detail the development and application of AI-driven GIS tools for real-time conservation efforts, including the integration of satellite imagery and environmental sensor data to predict and react to dynamic conservation needs.
• Evaluation of MPA Effectiveness Using Advanced GIS: Studies that use advanced GIS analytics to assess the current effectiveness of MPAs, investigating turtle migration patterns, identifying high-risk zones, and analyzing human activities within these zones.
• Proposals for MPA Expansion or New Designations: Research proposing new strategies for the expansion of existing MPAs or the establishment of new ones based on comprehensive GIS and AI analyses.
• Integrative Approaches to Marine Turtle Conservation: Manuscripts that present integrative approaches combining various technologies and methodologies to enhance the protection and conservation of marine turtles.
• Community driven uses of GIS in sea turtle conservation.
• Proceedings from the 42nd International Sea Turtle Symposium: Papers documenting the findings and discussions from the symposium, covering a broad range of disciplines related to the protection and conservation of sea turtles.
• Ecological and Behavioral Studies of Marine Turtles: Research that investigates the ecological roles and behavioral patterns of marine turtles, utilizing GIS to map and understand their interactions with marine ecosystems.
This Research Topic is also dedicated to hosting the proceedings of the 42nd International Sea Turtle Symposium by the International Sea Turtle Society, set to take place in Thailand in March 2024. The Research Topic aims not only to disseminate the latest scientific findings but also to foster dialogue on the protection and conservation of sea turtles, highlighting their critical role in maintaining marine biodiversity.
Keywords: sea turtles, conservation, ecosystem
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