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1. Introduction In the realms of environmental monitoring, resource management, and the design and safety of navigational channels, precise bathymetric information in shallow coastal waters stands as an indispensable foundational geospatial datum. Accurate depth data are instrumental in supporting sustainable utilization within the fisheries and mineral resource sectors, enabling the optimization of development and conservation strategies.
1 INTRODUCTION Powered by chemosynthetic primary production, hydrothermal vent and hydrocarbon seep ecosystems not only contribute to biodiversity in the deep ocean and play vital roles in global biogeochemical cycling, but also harbour a wealth of natural resources including gas hydrate, rare metals, and seafloor massive sulphides (SMSs) (Levin et al., 2016; Van Dover, 2000).
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