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Mapping marine habitats in Otago, Southern New Zealand

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posted on 2023-05-23, 09:08 authored by Fyfe, J, Israel, SA, Chong, A, Ismail, N, Catriona HurdCatriona Hurd, Probert, K
Colour aerial photographs and field surveys were used to assess the extent and dynamics of giant bladder kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, and eelgrass, Zostera novazelandica, beds. A common framework was developed for acquiring, integrating and analysing the spatial data. The two biological systems present different remote sensing and management problems. These differences help demonstrate the need for specific consideration of natural biological cycles and local management issues when developing remote sensing projects for marine ecosystems. A good local understanding of the spatial and temporal dynamics of biological systems is essential to ensure that environmental indicators monitored using remote sensing are meaningful and that appropriate standards are set.

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Publication title

Geocarto international

Volume

14

Editors

K Lulla

Pagination

17-28

ISSN

1752-0762

Department/School

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Event title

Remote Sensing in New Zealand

Date of Event (Start Date)

1999-01-01

Date of Event (End Date)

1999-01-01

Rights statement

Copyright 1999 Taylor and Francis Group

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems

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