Marine Intelligent Technology as a Strategic Tool for Sustainable Development: A Five-Year Systematic Analysis

Marine ecosystems are vital for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance. However, these ecosystems face severe threats from habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and overfishing. Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions, including the adoption of marine intelligent technologies. This study examines the role of marine intelligent technologies in promoting ocean sustainability. By integrating bibliometric and trend analyses of 777 publications (2020–2024), the study identifies critical research directions and disparities in the application of these technologies across marine ecosystems, shipping, and fisheries. Key findings reveal that marine intelligent technologies have transformative potential, enabling real-time marine environmental monitoring, enhancing port operations, and reducing the ecological footprints of fisheries. The study highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in policy formulation, technological advancement, and global cooperation to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 14. Insights from this research provide feasible pathways for aligning technological innovation with the sustainable management of marine resources.