coastal-AI is a collaborative initiative between the Artificial Intelligence Center (AIC) of the University of Oviedo and the Seagrass Ecology Group of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC). This joint venture leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address pressing ecological challenges in coastal environments.

• Seagrass Ecology Group (GEAM IEO-CSIC)
• Artificial Intelligence Center (AIC-University of Oviedo)

Our mission is to innovate at the intersection of artificial intelligence and marine ecology, developing advanced tools and methods for the sustainable monitoring, analysis, and conservation of coastal ecosystems.

1. Coastal Habitat Mapping

   • AI-based semantic segmentation of drone and satellite imagery to map the distribution of seagrass meadows and macroalgal forests.
   • Development of high-resolution maps to assist conservation planning.

2. Monitoring Ecosystem Health

   • Machine learning models for tracking changes in seagrass cover and density.
   • Automated detection of anthropogenic impacts such as pollution or habitat loss.

3. Data Integration and Accessibility

   • Creation of open-access datasets and tools for coastal researchers.
   • Alignment with international standards like Darwin Core and INSPIRE for data sharing.