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Implementing a Modular Integrated System for Biodiversity Conservation and Promotion Using Web Technologies

Published: 14 February 2024 Publication History

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In the context of promoting environmental wealth to visitors, this paper explores the development of a web platform, widening the visibility of local biodiversity and aiding in its preservation. We introduce a modular web platform, constructed from interconnected front-end and back-end modules and built upon open-source technologies. In the past, delivering captivating, media-rich user experiences, called for specific hardware and proprietary development tools. This study highlights how the latest in web technology, combined with contemporary web browsers (such as those supporting the WebGL standard), now allows for the rollout of these advanced services on everyday mobile devices using widely accepted web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The immersive qualities of multimedia and cutting-edge AR/VR technologies have enhanced the magic of natural sites and the attractiveness of points of interest. Under this notion, we've worked on a thorough investigation of how these paradigm-shifting discoveries might be used to make a virtual retreat for enthusiasts of ecology. The proposed platform's focus on the protection and promotion of biodiversity is the basis of not only improving the user experience but it also emerges as a tool for the preservation of the Ionian Islands’ natural marvels as we delve into its architecture and capabilities.

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PCI '23: Proceedings of the 27th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Progress in Computing and Informatics
November 2023
304 pages
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  1. Biodiversity
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