In Israel, the coral reefs of the Gulf of Eilat are resisting the warming of the sea. A program has been launched to preserve this unique ecosystem in the Mediterranean. Further north, a French laboratory has launched a program for the general public. The public is called to photograph the seabed. The analysis of the data on the pictures helps to better identify and quantify biodiversity.
The Gulf of Eilat, at the northern tip of the Red Sea, harbors an exceptional marine ecosystem. Despite the increase in sea temperature due to global warming, its coral reefs are remarkably resistant to bleaching. An unprecedented initiative, led by the marine program of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI), aims to preserve this unique environment through nature reserves, sustainable practices, integration of urban planning, and ecological policy measures.
Only 25% of the surface of the Oceans has been mapped to date. At the end of summer 2023, the French research institute Ifremer launched "Ocean Spies," a platform for citizen science. Based on voluntary participation, male and female volunteers take photos of the seabed to identify the biodiversity present. A helping hand that saves scientists a lot of time.
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