Project description
Satellites can help assess and preserve biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of all life on Earth and all its levels, from genes to ecosystems. Preservation of biodiversity is therefore vital for all of life. To date, monitoring is primarily derived from field observations, e.g. counting trees and monitoring birds. However, there is a critical need to transform the way we monitor biodiversity in its entirety, in order to prevent further biodiversity loss and restore healthy levels. The EU-funded BIOSPACE project is taking a different approach by combining two cutting-edge techniques: satellite remote sensing and environmental DNA profiling. The result will be a map of biodiversity with a wider taxonomical and functional breadth and depth than human field observation.
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ERC-ADG - Advanced Grant
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7522 NB Enschede
Netherlands
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7522 NB Enschede
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6708 PB Wageningen
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