Marine Technology
Research Unit
Researchers in Computer Science, AI and Engineering are collaborating with Life Sciences at the University of Essex to develop state-of-the-art techniques for rapid marine surveying and coral reef conservation using 3D technology. By combining computer vision techniques with multi-sensor surveying, we aim to scale up traditional surveying approaches and increase the accuracy and scope of data that can be collected and analysed.
Interchangeability of structure-from-motion platforms in marine monitoring
Rhodes et al, 2026. Ecological Indicators, vol. 190.
Visual Feature Importance in Sim-To-Real Marker Buoy Recognition: A Controlled Ablation Study across Nine Navigational Classes
Lay-Flurrie et al, 2026. In proc. Oceans 2026.
Effects of the 2023 Poole Harbour oil spill on sediment bacterial communities and ecosystem functioning
Smallbone et al, 2026. Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 222, pt. 3.
Investigating human impacts on rocky reefs using measures of complexity and relief from 3D photogrammetry
Wright & Chamberlain, 2024. Ecosphere vol.15 issue 2.
Rhodes et al, 2026. Ecological Indicators, vol. 190.
Visual Feature Importance in Sim-To-Real Marker Buoy Recognition: A Controlled Ablation Study across Nine Navigational Classes
Lay-Flurrie et al, 2026. In proc. Oceans 2026.
Effects of the 2023 Poole Harbour oil spill on sediment bacterial communities and ecosystem functioning
Smallbone et al, 2026. Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 222, pt. 3.
Investigating human impacts on rocky reefs using measures of complexity and relief from 3D photogrammetry
Wright & Chamberlain, 2024. Ecosphere vol.15 issue 2.
12pm Weds 7 Oct
Visual Feature Importance in Sim-to-Real Marker Buoy Recognition: A Controlled Ablation Study Across Nine Navigational Classes
Thurs/Fri 8/9 Oct
Optober: Operation Wallacea conference
Research meetings will begin again in the Autumn 2026 term.
Visual Feature Importance in Sim-to-Real Marker Buoy Recognition: A Controlled Ablation Study Across Nine Navigational Classes
Thurs/Fri 8/9 Oct
Optober: Operation Wallacea conference
Research meetings will begin again in the Autumn 2026 term.