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Table 3.2 Proposed methodology protocol for underwater landscape identification and characterisation. (Source: Clément 2012 amended, according to Luginbühl et al. 1994)
Objectives
Methodology
Data output
Identify the landscape units – Observation in the field from
itineraries
– Interpretation of scientific
studies (oceanographic
parameters) and existing maps
– Differentiated maps
– Written report offering
several points of view on the
current status of underwater
landscapes
– Diagrams and sketches of
the key features of
underwater landscapes
– Collection of photographs
Locate institutionalised
underwater landscapes
Inventory of current protection
measures (MPA, etc)
Identify iconographic
representations of
landscapes
Search in literature (tales and
legends), pictures, photographs
and lists of place names
Identify landscapes of
interest
Survey among underwater
observers to gain insight into the
atmosphere
Proposed methodology protocol for landscape dynamics assessment
Identify visible signs of
change to landscapes
– Observation in the field
– Establishment of a first
typology of changes
– Differentiated maps of
changes
– Summary map of pressures
Update trends
Interpretation of statistics from
monitoring bodies
– Interpretive report of
changes and pressures
Check and clarify landscape
changes
Meetings with relevant local
managers and underwater
observers
Proposed methodology protocol for underwater landscape observatory implementation
Delimit the study area and
define the project’s
objectives
Organisation of a steering
committee and appointment of a
professional photographer
Statement of the challenges
and topics
– Renewal of photographs
overtime
– Map of photography points
– Debates with stakeholders
(cultural events)
– Web-based interfaces for
public participation and
dissemination of data
Create a sample of
observation points
Approval by the steering committee
Choice of technical and
operational options
Selection of photography sites
Encourage
publicparticipation
Reflection on a participative
methodology, dissemination of
the information, collection of
existing pictures
Data processing
Data encoding, interpretation and
analysis
the underwater world in overseas territories. This exploratory initiative in Mayotte to
develop underwater landscapes atlases and photographic observatories above all confirmed the potential of these tools as relevant mediation and monitoring instruments
(an innovative approach to the study of ecosystem interaction and connectivity).
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Table 3.2 Proposed methodology protocol for underwater landscape identification and characterisation. (Source: Clément 2012 amended, according to Luginbühl et al. 1994)
Objectives
Methodology
Data output
Identify the landscape units – Observation in the field from
itineraries
– Interpretation of scientific
studies (oceanographic
parameters) and existing maps
– Differentiated maps
– Written report offering
several points of view on the
current status of underwater
landscapes
– Diagrams and sketches of
the key features of
underwater landscapes
– Collection of photographs
Locate institutionalised
underwater landscapes
Inventory of current protection
measures (MPA, etc)
Identify iconographic
representations of
landscapes
Search in literature (tales and
legends), pictures, photographs
and lists of place names
Identify landscapes of
interest
Survey among underwater
observers to gain insight into the
atmosphere
Proposed methodology protocol for landscape dynamics assessment
Identify visible signs of
change to landscapes
– Observation in the field
– Establishment of a first
typology of changes
– Differentiated maps of
changes
– Summary map of pressures
Update trends
Interpretation of statistics from
monitoring bodies
– Interpretive report of
changes and pressures
Check and clarify landscape
changes
Meetings with relevant local
managers and underwater
observers
Proposed methodology protocol for underwater landscape observatory implementation
Delimit the study area and
define the project’s
objectives
Organisation of a steering
committee and appointment of a
professional photographer
Statement of the challenges
and topics
– Renewal of photographs
overtime
– Map of photography points
– Debates with stakeholders
(cultural events)
– Web-based interfaces for
public participation and
dissemination of data
Create a sample of
observation points
Approval by the steering committee
Choice of technical and
operational options
Selection of photography sites
Encourage
publicparticipation
Reflection on a participative
methodology, dissemination of
the information, collection of
existing pictures
Data processing
Data encoding, interpretation and
analysis
the underwater world in overseas territories. This exploratory initiative in Mayotte to
develop underwater landscapes atlases and photographic observatories above all confirmed the potential of these tools as relevant mediation and monitoring instruments
(an innovative approach to the study of ecosystem interaction and connectivity).