An Earth Observation (EO) service using AI for efficient monitoring, reporting and certification in the blue economy

Title : An Earth Observation (EO) service using AI for efficient monitoring, reporting and certification in the blue economy

Abstract:

Our oceans are threatened and food security from ocean products through sustainable practices such as aquaculture is critical. Marble Imaging presents an Earth Observation (EO)-powered analytical solution that supports sustainable aquaculture certification by delivering crucial insights into water quality, habitat health and suitability, and regulatory compliance. Currently using multispectral data from Sentinel-2, our solution integrates a comprehensive array of EO datasets including data from Copernicus, USGS and others as well our in-house algorithms to monitor ecosystem dynamics within aquaculture zones. The solution is specifically designed to detect harmful algal blooms (HABs), analyze threats from river outflows, and assess water turbidity and temperature, which are vital for maintaining ecosystem balance and fish welfare. In addition, our solution uses advanced AI techniques to accurately map aquaculture farm boundaries and detect illegal fishing activities in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and during non-fishing seasons. By analysing activity patterns, it enables authorities to enforce sustainable fishing regulations more effectively. As this solution evolves, it will incorporate Very High Resolution (VHR) data from Marble Imaging’s proprietary satellites, enhancing the precision and timeliness of geospatial geoinformation, offering certification bodies, policymakers, and aquaculture operators valuable insights that support compliance with environmental standards. This aligns with the Geospatial World Forum’s goals to promote sustainable geospatial solutions and transparency within the blue economy.

Biography:

Dr. Gopika Suresh is an Earth Observation scientist with over 14 years of experience developing complex methods to extract information from EO data. She holds a PhD in Marine geosciences from the University of Bremen, Germany, MSc from the Technical University, Munich and a B.Tech from the University of Kerala, India. She is co-founder, CSO and head of the products team at Marble Imaging. She was a scientist at the German Federal agency for Cartography and Geodesy & German Aerospace Center, lectured at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and did her postdoc at the Earth Observatory of Singapore.