The AIPANEMA project offers immediate support for the extension of marine reserves decided by the New Caledonian government (GNC) in October 2023. AIPANEMA aims to deploy a complementary monitoring solution over two years in these areas to continuously and systematically assess multiple components of their marine ecosystems. On the rise, passive acoustic monitoring coupled with Artificial Intelligence now allows for the simultaneous assessment of reef ecosystem dynamics and populations of whales and sea turtles frequenting these areas, while also measuring local pressures (noise pollution, illegal activities) affecting them. By analysing these dynamics, their interactions, and the effects of local and global pressures (thermal stress), the AIPANEMA project will produce unprecedented data and knowledge that will inform the development of innovative management actions. The results will feed into management strategy development throughout the project and lay the foundation for the sustainability and extension of the acoustic monitoring network in New Caledonian waters.
Duration: 33 months
