Systematic review of biodiversity monitoring shows gradual rise of scaleable and automated methods and inherent spatial and taxonomic biases
Jenna Lawson, Cecilia Lee-Grant, Andrew O'Neill, Edward Forey, Lucas de Ruig, Thomas L. Weeks, Jingyi Yang, Robert M. Ewers, James Rosindell, William D. Pearse
This paper reviews biodiversity monitoring methods over 22 years, finding increasing use of scalable techniques but persistent spatial and taxonomic biases.
bioRxiv · Oct 17, 2025 · PreprintEcology