While it is completely impossible to avoid going into dunes for research purposes, there is a better method for collecting data. The field of robotics offers a promising alternative to researchers in the field of Marine Biology. Robotics can offer a less threatening and invasive method to research because of their size, appearance, and maneuverability. Small and lightweight models would not plow over and destroy plant life and nesting sights. Their small and almost unnoticeable appearance would not scare away specimens. And, their almost entirely metal and plastic body wouldn’t allow invasive species to latch on and spread to other sites. Finally, their green, battery operated and wireless controls wouldn’t leave harmful chemicals in the ecosystem it was studying. Therefore, robots can serve as a much less intrusive method to study dune ecosystems and wildlife.
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Robert,
ReplyDeletedo you have any research documentation that supports your contentions about the robot vs. human collection???