Merli Rätsep

Dr. Merli Rätsep

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 February 2025 in Ocean & Coastal Management
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Liisi Lees
MPMariana Paupério
Mariana Paupério
MRMerli Rätsep
Merli Rätsep
ZGZita Rasuolė Gasiūnaitė
Zita Rasuolė Gasiūnaitė
VVViktorija Vaitkevičienė
Viktorija Vaitkevičienė
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Jonne Kotta

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Anneliis Kõivupuu
MFMihhail Fetissov
Mihhail Fetissov
RARobert Aps
Robert Aps
HOHelen Orav-Kotta
Helen Orav-Kotta
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Valtteri Laine
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Jonne Kotta
Oil spills pose significant threats to marine ecosystems, and while existing tools simulate spill dispersion and predict impacts, they often lack full integration of accident specifics, detailed drift simulations, and thorough impact analyses. This paper presents the EcoSensitivity decision support system, a comprehensive platform designed to improve oil spill responses by integrating immediate and cumulative environmental impact assessments. The EcoSensitivity system addresses these gaps by combining the Accidental Damage and Spill Assessment Model (ADSAM), oil drift modeling, and the PlanWise4Blue (PW4B) application, which enables high-resolution cumulative impact assessments. This unified tool provides decision-makers with rapid, data-driven insights, facilitating a more informed and effective response to oil spills. EcoSensitivity represents a substantial advancement in operational modeling, supporting ecosystem resilience and aiding in strategic planning for marine conservation.