Big Data is important to gather in any scientific research study. In the instance of conserving our coastal waterways and marine life, big data is necessary to analyze what positive and negative impacts on the ecosystem as well as provide effective solutions. Without big data we would not know which conservation efforts truly work and which one's need further improvement. Scientific technology is constantly advancing and aids in gathering and analyzing large amounts of data about population numbers, species locations, and environmental threats. Some examples of these technologies include the AI for Earth program, the Argos Satellite System, the GPS, and many more.