Ecological monitoring – Living Oceans Foundation

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Standardized protocols and methods used to gather data and information to measure the condition of the natural environment over a period of time.

Glossary: Long-term monitoring
A type of ecological monitoring that takes place during regular intervals (e.g., once a month, quarterly) over extended periods of time.
Glossary: Post-disturbance monitoring
A type of ecological monitoring used after a major disturbance occurs, such as a hurricane.

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