Techniques for non‐invasive sampling of ecophysiological data in wild animals have been
developed in response to challenges associated with studying captive animals or using …

Human activities at sea can produce pressures and cumulative effects on ecosystem
components that need to be monitored and assessed in a cost-effective manner. Five …

The evolving technologies regarding Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have led to their
extended applicability in diverse domains, including surveillance, commerce, military, and …

In mammals, the maternal bond is essential for the development of newborns. Compared
with most terrestrial mammals, cetacean newborns are extremely precocious in motor and …

Monitoring body length and body condition of individuals helps determine overall population
health and assess adaptation to environmental changes. Aerial photogrammetry from drone …

Introduction Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as valuable tools
for wildlife monitoring, offering potentially non-intrusive observations in challenging terrains …

Recreational boats are common in many coastal waters, yet their effects on cetaceans and
other sensitive marine species remain poorly understood. To address this knowledge gap …

The identification and quantification of marine mammals is crucial for understanding their
abundance, ecology and supporting their conservation efforts. Traditional methods for …

The KELPMAP study demonstrated that high-resolution multispectral data from drones and
satellites, combined with AI-based image analysis, can efficiently map kelp forests and other …

This study presents a comparative analysis of the classification factors in regulations
developed by civil aviation authorities for uncrewed aerial vehicles. A new analysis method …