Rosalia Maglietta has been a researcher with the National Research Council of Italy (Bari) since 2007. She received a PhD in Physics from the University of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’ (Italy), in 2009. Her main expertise is in artificial intelligence and her studies are currently focusing on the study and development of smart systems devoted to the conservation and protection of marine biodiversity from the threat of ever-increasing anthropic pressure and climate change. She has co-authored more than 80 articles published in international journals and conferences.