- Artificial Intelligence technology is used to monitor and maintain marine biodiversity
Sources: https://ugm.ac.id/id/berita/teknologi-ai-dapat-digunakan-untuk-memantau-dan-menjaga-keanekaragaman-hayati/
Indonesia possesses the greatest marine biodiversity in the world and is recognised as having two of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, Sundaland and Wallacea. These areas are rich in endemic species with high extinction rates. Anthropogenic activities are the primary cause of damage to Indonesia’s biodiversity, alongside climate change, which also drives global ecosystem degradation. Metaverse technology, open science, big data analytics, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and AI technology have the potential to address the management, utilisation, and conservation of marine biological resources. The integration of the metaverse and bio-learning will elevate Biology to a pivotal field of science, becoming essential in the study and exploration of future biology, specifically Deep Sea and Exobiology. This advancement is underpinned by the rapid development of Big Analytics and Bioinformatics related to biodiversity.
2. Fish Protection and Preservation Technology for Prevention
Protection and preservation technology for native fish can be implemented in several ways, including controlled fish utilisation, reservoir creation, stocking or restocking, invasive fish control, domestication of native fish, and modification of spawning habitats. This research was conducted by Prof. Dr. Ir. Djumanto, M.Sc., a professor of fisheries resource management at the Faculty of Agriculture, UGM. The research was carried out along the watershed in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
3. Biomelukar Technology for Aquaculture Environmental Microbiome Assessment
Sources: https://dgb.ugm.ac.id/file/peranan-dan-tantangan-biologi-molekuler-dalam-bidang-perikanan/
The environment plays a major role in the success of aquaculture. One of the key components in the aquatic environment is microorganisms. Microorganisms exist naturally or through engineered additions and play a crucial role in aquaculture. They can recycle nutrients and degrade organic matter; some can also cause infections, although there are microorganisms that protect fish from disease. Therefore, monitoring and manipulating microbial communities in aquaculture environments holds great potential for improving water quality and controlling the development of microbial infections. Research on bacterial diversity in aquaculture systems is expected to be developed to optimise aquaculture production through water quality management and disease control.
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