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Sensors for observing ecosystem status
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0HT, UK
Abstract. This paper aims to review the availability and application of sensors for observing marine ecosystem status. It gives a broad overview of important ecosystem variables to be investigated, such as biogeochemical cycles, primary and secondary production, species distribution, animal movements, habitats and pollutants. Some relevant legislative drivers are listed, as they provide one context in which ecosystem studies are undertaken. In addition to literature cited within the text the paper contains some useful web links to assist the reader in making an informed instrument choice, as the authors feel that the topic is so broad, it is impossible to discuss all relevant systems or to provide appropriate detail for those discussed. This is therefore an introduction to how and why ecosystem status is currently observed, what variables are quantified, from what platforms, using remote sensing or in-situ measurements, and gives examples of useful sensor based tools. Starting with those presently available, to those under development and also highlighting sensors not yet realised but desirable for future studies.
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Citation: Kröger, S., Parker, E. R., Metcalfe, J. D., Greenwood, N., Forster, R. M., Sivyer, D. B., and Pearce, D. J.: Sensors for observing ecosystem status, Ocean Sci. Discuss., 6, 765-798, doi:10.5194/osd-6-765-2009, 2009. Bibtex EndNote Reference Manager XML
