Blue Data : An innovative AI digital platform for inclusive governance and efficient management for Marine Protected Area
Given the ongoing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in unauthorized marine and coastal areas along the Cameroonian coast, combined with the progressive and visible coastal erosion throughout the shoreline, there is a critical need for an innovative and scientifically robust response to strengthen management efforts. In response to this growing challenge, a participatory monitoring system (Blue Data) has been developed to collect real-time local and contextual data. Combined with satellite data, these will be continuously and automatically analyzed with precision, providing policymakers with a powerful scientific tool to guide management decisions, strengthen governance, and anticipate risks in coastal areas.
