Marine Ecosystem Monitoring and Ocean Health AI
Module: Sustainable Tech | Difficulty: Premium
Ocean Acidification
Coral Bleaching Threshold
Comparison
| Indicator | Healthy Range | Threatened | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 8.0-8.3 | < 7.9 | pH meter |
| Dissolved O2 | > 6 mg/L | < 4 mg/L | DO probe |
| Chlorophyll-a | 0.1-1.0 ug/L | > 10 ug/L | Fluorometer |
| Temperature | Variable | +1 C above MMM | Satellite |
Python Implementation
import numpy as np
from sklearn.ensemble import IsolationForest
class OceanMonitor:
def calculate_dhw(self, weekly_temps, sst_baseline):
return sum((t - sst_baseline) / 7 for t in weekly_temps if t > sst_baseline)
def predict_bleaching_risk(self, dhw):
if dhw >= 8: return 'severe'
elif dhw >= 4: return 'moderate'
elif dhw >= 1: return 'possible'
return 'low'
def ocean_health_index(self, metrics):
weights = {'pH': 0.2, 'DO': 0.25, 'temperature': 0.3, 'chlorophyll': 0.25}
scores = {
'pH': np.clip((metrics['pH'] - 7.5) / 0.8, 0, 1),
'DO': np.clip(metrics['DO'] / 8, 0, 1),
'temperature': 1 - np.clip(abs(metrics['temperature'] - 20) / 10, 0, 1),
'chlorophyll': 1 - np.clip(metrics['chlorophyll'] / 20, 0, 1)
}
return sum(weights[k] * scores[k] for k in weights)
Research Insight: Deep learning models for coral reef health assessment achieve 89% accuracy in identifying bleaching stages.