Harnessing AI for Oceanographic Research and Sustainable Management

The ocean economy would provide approximately 40 million individuals with employment opportunities by 2030. Protecting the sea and marine resources has become a need of the future. Humans have limitations in monitoring and protecting such an immense sea. India's blue economy project paves the way for opportunities for deep-sea exploration to boost the country's economy and raise the potential impact on the livelihood of local people. Effective integration of technologies is needed to reshape the future of ocean conservation and exploration. Many technologies based on AI for the ocean have contributed to marine ecosystem conservation, but these technologies are now in their early stages. AI can significantly protect the sea and marine resources through real-time fish stock status monitoring, ocean cleanup, ocean literacy, ocean exploration, ecosystem conservation and climate prediction. Effective integration of AI enables scientists to analyse collected data more efficiently, leading to a deeper understanding of ocean processes and a more informed approach to marine conservation. These insights can inform policymakers and scientists to take proactive measures to protect marine ecosystems. This article discusses various problems faced by the ocean and its ecosystem and the possibilities of integrating AI for sustainable coastal development in connection with India's blue economy project.