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SUBMITTER: Escobar-Sanchez G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9553762 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Escobar-Sánchez Gabriela G Markfort Greta G Berghald Mareike M Ritzenhofen Lukas L Schernewski Gerald G
Environmental monitoring and assessment 20221011 12
Although marine litter monitoring has increased over the years, the pollution of coastal waters is still understudied and there is a need for spatial and temporal data. Aerial (UAV) and underwater (ROV) drones have demonstrated their potential as monitoring tools at coastal sites; however, suitable conditions for use and cost-efficiency of the methods still need attention. This study tested UAVs and ROVs for the monitoring of floating, submerged, and seafloor items using artificial plastic plate ...[more]