Quantifying temporal change in sea grass aerial coverage: The use of GIS and low resolution aerial photography

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1997

Authors

Robbins, B.D.

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Abstract

This article presents the methods and results from a study which used aerial photographs and Geographical Information Systems to examine the temporal change in sea grass cover in a subtropical estuary in Tampa Bay, Florida. Although individual sea grass species were not able to be identified, this method was determined to be a useful management tool in monitoring overall losses, gains, and distribution.

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p. 259-267

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remote sensing, aerial photography, sea grass, aquatic plants, habitat, estuaries, geographic information system (GIS)

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