On the Issue of Conducting Geoecological Monitoring of Hydrocarbons in Marine Waters

The methods of geoecological monitoring of natural hydrocarbon gas emissions in marine waters were studied. A systematization of various indicators used for the detection of hydrocarbon manifestations was presented. A comparative analysis of modern remote and contact methods for detecting hydrocarbons in marine waters was conducted. An algorithm for conducting geoecological monitoring of hydrocarbons in marine waters was proposed, combining both remote and contact methods. It is noted that the obtained results allow us to outline the main tasks and prospects for research in the field of marine monitoring, detection of offshore oil and gas fields, as well as sustainable management of marine resources.