How will autonomous technologies and their costs change in the future of reef conservation?

Autonomous technologies in reef conservation are rapidly evolving, making previously impossible monitoring capabilities now possible. While current conservation operations are not yet fully automated or performed by robots, this transformation is anticipated in the future. The financial landscape is also expected to change dramatically, with today's technology costs potentially being reduced by half, tripled, quadrupled, or even slashed by a factor of 10 in the coming years. These cost reductions will likely accelerate the adoption of AI and autonomous systems in marine conservation efforts.