Developing hyperspectral imaging for health monitoring of coral communities – a new tool for informing marine management in developing countries

The aim of the project is to further establish the technology and methodology of low-cost hyperpectral imaging to apply it on live reefs, cultivating a network of ‘user’ academics in the marine science sector to (i) spread knowledge, (ii) gather potential additional applications and (iii) establish new collaborations. Proving the technology to other academic groups (on loan) will be vital as this will inform and advise on the development of a best practises guide and methodology for survey plans that can be disseminated among wider audiences and marine non-government organisations (NGOs) for effective management of marine environments.