Monitoring coral reefs from space

Coral reefs are one of the world’s most biologically diverse and productive ecosystems. However, these valuable resources are highly threatened by human activities. Satellite remotely sensed observations enhance our understanding of coral reefs and some of the threats facing them by providing global...

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Published in:Oceanography
Main Authors: Eakin, C. Mark, Nim, Carl J., Brainard, Russell E., Aubrecht, Christoph, Elvidge, Chris, Gledhill, Dwight K., Muller-Karger, Frank, Mumby, Peter J., Skirving, William J., Strong, Alan E., Wang, Menghua, Weeks, Scarla, Wentz, Frank, Ziskin, Daniel
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Oceanography Society 2010
Subjects:
Sea-surface temperature
Marine protected areas
Fish species richness
Ocean acidification
Online Access:https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:222878
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Summary:Coral reefs are one of the world’s most biologically diverse and productive ecosystems. However, these valuable resources are highly threatened by human activities. Satellite remotely sensed observations enhance our understanding of coral reefs and some of the threats facing them by providing global spatial and time-series data on reef habitats and the environmental conditions influencing them in near-real time. This review highlights many of the ways in which satellites are currently used to monitor coral reefs and their threats, and provides a look toward future needs and capabilities.

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