WP1 - Environmental monitoring(RED)

Environmental monitoring is the main task of WP1 (RED) which is developed around 3 fundamental objectives: the first one is focused on the initial diagnosis; the second one raises the development, validation and implementation of tools or technologies for the monitoring and follow-up of the marine ecosystem; while finally the third one completes the establishment of a continuous monitoring network lasting over time. The main protocols for monitoring benthic communities, physico-chemical parameters of our waters and wind estimations crucial for environmental monitoring have already been established. WP1 has also developed different devices and technologies for environmental monitoring such as physical sensors, spatiotemporal beach change models, bioindicators, radiotracers, electrolytic artificial reefs, aerial vehicles for atmospheric observation or electrofiltration systems. With all of the above, including an important part of citizen science and knowledge transfer to society, the creation of a Marine Observatory has been proposed.

Objectives

Objective 1.1

Diagnose and propose essential observation platforms that, based on the existing ones and completed with the use and development of new ones, integrate different tools and technologies that allow the monitoring of the marine ecosystem.

Connection with the lines of action of the national plan

Action 1.5: Integrated Marine Data Platform

Tasks

Task 1.1.1: Monitoring of singular betonic biocenoses
- Responsibility: UCV1 and UA8

Task 1.1.2: Monitoring of environmental variables for characterization of conservation status
- Responsibility: UCV1 and UA8
- Participants: UA4

Task 1.1.3: Wind estimation from EMAs and UAVs observations using machine learning application
- Responsibility: CSIC4

Task 1.1.4: Planning of an integral marine observatory in Oliva-Denia-Javea for biodiversity conservation, global change observation and blue economy promotion.
- Responsibility: UA4
- Associated publications:
  - Epidemiology of jellyfish using the Sting Index to identify trends and support proactive management

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Objective 1.2

To develop, validate and implement a multi- and interdisciplinary set of tools and/or technologies to significantly improve marine ecosystem monitoring and surveillance, proposing new mechanisms for monitoring the marine environment, strengthening the resilience of marine ecosystems and favoring the creation of surveillance networks and monitoring, restoration and bioremediation services for impacted ecosystems.

Connection with the lines of action of the national plan

Action 1.9: trategies to strengthen the resilience of marine ecosystems.

Task

Task 1.2.1: Development of physical sensors for measuring environmental variables and sensor nodes with communication protocols.

Task 1.2.2: Creation of models for spatiotemporal changes in beaches.
- Responsible: UPV6
- Participants: UCV1
- Associated publications:

Task 1.2.3: Concentration and treatment of emerging contaminants in polluted water through membrane processes (Nanofiltration).

Task 1.2.4: Development of low-energy and low-background electron detectors to measure the accumulation of radiotracer 45Ca in different marine species in controlled ecosystems.
- Responsible: CSIC5

Task 1.2.5: Study of electrolytic methods in seawater using general network current and photovoltaic panels.
- Responsible: UA2
- Associated publications:
  - Development and Succession of Non-Indigenous and Cryptogenic Species Over Two Different Substrates in the Port of Alicante (Western Mediterranean)
  - Early Colonization of Sessile Megabenthos on Electrolytic Carbonated Structures (Alicante’s Harbor, Western Mediterranean)

Task 1.2.6: Design of an unmanned aerial vehicle for atmospheric observation.
- Responsible: CSIC4

Task 1.2.7: Environmental monitoring of biodegradable plastic materials.
- Responsible: UA3
- Participants: UCV1
- Associated publications:
  - High Prevalence of Microplastics in the Digestive Tract of Scyliorhinus canicula (Linneaus, 1758) Shows the Species’ Biomonitoring Potential
  - Understanding the Sources of Marine Litter in Remote Islands: The Galapagos Islands as a Case Study

Task 1.2.8: Geophysical studies in the proximal platform area.
- Responsible: UA6
- Associated publication:
  - Earthquakes in the Southern Province of Valencia According to the Sources of the Royal Monastery of Our Lady of Valldigna (Eastern Spain, Valencia Province)

Task 1.2.9: Electrofiltration system for pollutant removal from water.
- Responsible: UPV11

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Objective 1.3

Establish a network of continuous coastal monitoring stations and conduct ad hoc research campaigns. Monitor a broad set of physical, chemical, biological and ecosystem variables and various indicators. Conduct experimental research on key species/habitats and control of invasive alien species.

Connection with the lines of action of the national plan

Action 1.10: Implementation of a coordinated in-situ coastal monitoring service.

Task

Task 1.3.1: Proposal of a monitoring and improvement plan for marine planning and management.
- Responsible: WP1
- Participants: UCV1, UA2, UA4, UA8, UPV3.
- Associated publication:
  - Smart Low-Cost Control System for Fish Farm Facilities.

Task 1.3.2: Development of a network of Automatic Weather Stations (EMAs)
- Responsibility: CSIC4

Task 1.3.3: Consolidation and coordination of a permanent and stable long-term monitoring network of climate change indicators.
- Responsibility: UA8
- Participants: UCV1

Task 1.3.4: Development of a database and artificial intelligence.
- Responsibility: UPV3
- Associated publication:
  - Combination of Machine Learning and RGB Sensors to Quantify and Classify Water Turbidity.

Task 1.3.5: Citizen Science-Transfer of knowledge to society.
- Responsibility: WP1
- Associated publications:
  - - Citizen science effectively monitors biogeographical and phenological patterns of jellyfish.
    - Swimming ability of the Carybdea marsupialis (Cnidaria: cubozoa: Carybdeidae): Implications for its spatial distribution.

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In charge WP

WP1 - Environmental monitoring(RED)

Objectives

Objective 1.1

Objective 1.2

Objective 1.3

In charge WP

Josep Pardo Pascual

Universitat Politècnica de València

José Tena Medialdea

Universidad Católica de Valencia

Participants WP

César Azorín Molina

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

Enrique Nacher González

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

Alfonso A. Ramos Espla

Universidad de Alicante

Carlos Sanz Lázaro

Universidad de Alicante

César Bordehore Fontan

Universidad de Alicante

Jose Enrique Tent Manclús

Universidad de Alicante

María Francisca Gimenez Casalduero

Universidad de Alicante

Jaime Lloret Mauri

Universitat Politècnica de València

Valentín Pérez Herranz

Universitat Politècnica de València

Yolanda Pico García

Universidad de Valencia

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