Marnie L Campbell, Chi T U Le, Jumana Abu-Khalaf, Craig D H Sherman
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Abstract
Marine biosecurity stands at the crossroads of innovation and necessity, with artificial intelligence (AI) offering promising tools to enhance risk assessment, surveillance, and response strategies for invasive species management. Despite the rapid growth of AI applications in marine science, there has been no comprehensive overview of its potential role in enhancing and supporting marine biosecurity. Our literature review aims to fill this gap, showing that AI use in this field remains limited and underdeveloped. Through our literature analysis, we identify key opportunities for AI research and innovation across the marine biosecurity continuum, while also highlighting both general and domain-specific challenges. We conclude by proposing a roadmap to guide the responsible development and implementation of AI in marine biosecurity.
期刊介绍:
BioScience is a monthly journal that has been in publication since 1964. It provides readers with authoritative and current overviews of biological research. The journal is peer-reviewed and heavily cited, making it a reliable source for researchers, educators, and students. In addition to research articles, BioScience also covers topics such as biology education, public policy, history, and the fundamental principles of the biological sciences. This makes the content accessible to a wide range of readers. The journal includes professionally written feature articles that explore the latest advancements in biology. It also features discussions on professional issues, book reviews, news about the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), and columns on policy (Washington Watch) and education (Eye on Education).