Marine Monitor (M2)A Low Cost Radar Solution for Monitoring

Nearshore Marine Protected Areas

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ProblemThe number of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are increasing globally making it challenging to effectively manage and protect such areas.

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Focusing on Nearshore Enforcement Efforts ● Most of the ~35 million people engaged in fishing are operating in coastal and

inland waters

Photo: Andrea Borgarello / World Bank - TerrAfrica

Photo: Projeto Tamar Brazil — Image Bank

Photo: RAREPhoto: Jason Houston

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Some Characteristics of Nearshore Fisheries● Illegal activity often

occurs at night to avoid visual detection

● Very destructive and illegal blast fishing occurs nearshore

● Small scale fishermen typically use small (<7m) fiberglass or wood vessels

● Poorly documented restrictions and boundaries

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Solution - The Marine Monitor (M2) ● Surveillance tool designed to detect illegal fishing in nearshore MPAs● Relatively low cost technology solution● Incorporates off-the-shelf marine radar with customized software● Track data is stored both locally on a PC and transferred in near real-time to

the cloud for remote access● Real-time detection ● Simple user interface that is quickly taught to users (e.g. Marine Rangers)● Customizable track alarm settings allow users to set parameters specific to

their location● Enables strategic engagement with violators● Saves time and money

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Data is transferred to the cloud via internet

connection or satellite link and

viewed anywhere in the world

OEM RadarProcessor Computer

Radar Antenna

Power Converter

Power Source

Data Converter

GPS / Heading Sensor

Fishing Vessel

The Marine Monitor Hardware

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Marine Monitor (M2) Hardware Minimalist Version

Furuno Processor

Compact Computer

Also in Case:● AC to DC

Converter● NMEA Data

Converter● Temp Sensor

GPS Heading Sensor

Radar AntennaWaterproof Enclosure

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Marine Monitor (M2) Hardware Advanced Version4’ Radar Antenna

● Road transportable system with self contained power

● Lockable, Weatherproof Enclosure:○ Compact computer○ Video recorder (VMS)○ Furuno processor○ Data converter○ Temp sensor

● Also on system:○ AIS receiver○ Solar charge controller○ GPS heading sensor

Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera

Telescoping Mast

Solar Array w/ 5 Day Battery Backup 8

The Marine Monitor Software● Target recording and storage via Python and AMP (Apache, MySQL, PHP)

○ Can run on a very modest PC○ Very small bandwidth / storage size for tracks

● Browser-based graphical user interface both Local and Cloud○ Live view of current tracks, including track lines○ Historical view of tracks with ability to playback tracks ○ Display of Alarm & Exclusion Zones as well as target alarm status ○ Simple track filtering and sorting ○ Target photo & AIS track display [on systems with optional extra sensors]

● Cloud Server ○ E-mail alerts for specific radars and zones○ Data API for data sharing and 3rd party integration

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The Marine Monitor ViewerLive Track View

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The Marine Monitor ViewerHistorical View

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The Marine Monitor ViewerRadar Triggered Target Photos

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Use Case - Misool Ecoresort, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

● Provides 24/7 monitoring of the MPA. Within 1st week noticed potential tuna fishermen trolling through the area at night

● Increases understanding of where and when boats are traveling through the MPA

● Reducing the number of scheduled patrols. Possible to do surveillance from shore, rather than on the water

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Use Case - Vessel Behavior Analysis ● Identify hotspots of activity

● Where do boats approach from / leave towards?

● How does activity vary by

○ Day of week

○ Hour of day

● Are there clear patterns of transit vs fishing?

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How does Marine Monitor Scale?Partners are needed for Site Specific Deployment Costs (Satellite Link, PV Solar System, Radar Tower) and assistance identifying eligible, committed communities through community engagement

Anthropocene Institute (AI) will provide the Standard Marine Monitor Package, which includes M2 Software* and assistance with installation and training of the equipment at accepted deployment sites**

Anthropocene Institute is also willing to train partners on all aspects of M2 setup and operation and simply provide software and updates to facilitate rapid deployment

* Eligible locations can apply for support to purchase radar hardware in addition to the M2 Software **All site locations are pre-approved by Anthropocene Institute through an application process

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MPA Deployment sites must:1. Have regulations in place and geo coordinates of MPA boundaries2. Have committed staff to manage equipment and perform enforcement3. Have enforcement capabilities (rangers, boats, etc.)4. Be willing to share regular reports on boat activity and to share data publicly5. Have infrastructure in place to house equipment6. Be willing to assist with logistics for shipping equipment7. Be willing to provide quarterly reports on radar operations8. Be committed to resourcing on-going annual operating expenses

Deployment Location Eligibility for AI Grants

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Marine Monitor Typical Deployment Costs

Marine Monitor System Costs

Component Brief Description Cost Estimate

M2 Software ProtectedSeas customized software, deployment support, tech support, hosting $15,000

Radar HardwareRadar Antenna, Radar Display, GPS/Rate Compass, Cables, Labor (including deployment), Power Supply, Computer

$15,000

Site Specific Costs* Satellite Link, Remote PV Solar System, Radar Tower $40,000

Total Deployment Cost $70,000

*Costs may be reduced if deployment location has internet, power, or if tower can be locally sourced

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The M2 team anticipates integrating the following additional technologies into the M2 platform in 2017:

● Installation and use from a moving platform (vessel)● Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) directed by radar system● Establishing a network of overlapping M2 systems for increased coverage

along extended coastlines

2017 Anticipated Developments

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Current Deployment Locations

Misool Eco Resort,Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Romberg Tiburon Center Tiburon, CA, USA

(R&D Location)

Moss Landing, CA, USA

(R&D Location)

South La Jolla MPA, CA, USA

Ngarchelong State,Palau

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Campus Point MPA, CA, USA

Ant Atoll, Micronesia

Nasugbu Bay, Philippines

Questions?

Contact:Brendan Tougher, M2 Product Manager and Project Lead, Brendan@protectedSeas.net

Virgil Zetterlind, Director Protected Seas / M2 Systems Software Engineer, Virgil@protectedSeas.net

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