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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data, study shows

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Published in the journal Ocean and Coastal Management, the research set out to establish the value of local ecological knowledge (LEK) and its ability to generate high-quality habitat maps around five Greek islands in the eastern Aegean Sea.

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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data, study shows

Published in the journal Ocean and Coastal Management, the research set out to establish the value of local ecological knowledge (LEK) and its ability to generate high-quality habitat maps around five Greek islands in the eastern Aegean Sea.

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Artisanal Fishermen Rival Satellite Accuracy in Mapping Seagrass Beds - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

Artisanal fishermen in Greece mapped seagrass beds with 92% accuracy, surpassing official data and rivalling satellite imagery Study finds local ecological knowledge outperforms government data in Greece Artisanal fishermen in the eastern Aegean Sea have demonstrated that decades of experience at sea can rival modern satellite technology when it comes to mapping critical marine habitats. A n…

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Artisanal fishers are almost as accurate as satellites in producing environmental data

University of Plymouth news: BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation graduate Konstantis Alexopoulos led a new study highlighting the expertise of local fishing communities, and the contribution they can make to greater environmental awareness.

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Artisanal Fishers Match Satellite Accuracy in Environmental Data Collection

Artisanal fishers in the eastern Aegean Sea have been recognized for their invaluable local ecological knowledge (LEK) in a groundbreaking study that underscores the potential of traditional fishing practices to enhance scientific understanding of marine environments. The study, published in the esteemed journal Ocean and Coastal Management, showcases how these seasoned fishers can, in many instances, rival satellite data in accurately pinpointi…

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Scienmag: Latest Science and Health News broke the news in on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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