Sökning: "benthic habitat mapping"
Hittade 2 uppsatser innehållade orden benthic habitat mapping.
1. Benthic mapping of the Bluefields Bay fish sanctuary, Jamaica
Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapSammanfattning : Small island states, such as those in the Caribbean, are dependent on the nearshore marine ecosystem complex and its resources; the goods and services provided by seagrass and coral reef for example, are particularly indispensable to the tourism and fishing industries. In recognition of their valuable contributions and in an effort to promote sustainable use of marine resources, some nearshore areas have been designated as fish sanctuaries, as well as marine parks and protected areas. LÄS MER
2. Posidonia Oceanica habitat mapping in shallow coastal waters along Losinj Island, Croatia using Geoeye-1 multispectral imagery
Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapSammanfattning : Seagrasses are important components of marine ecosystem. They are a primary food source for many organisms and provide shelter and nursery areas for many more. Also they stabilize sediments and act as a natural barrier against coastal erosion. But despite their valuable rule, Seagrasses are facing large threats because of human development. LÄS MER