NOAA Reports on Ecosystem Services Value in Far North Queensland
1 report, 1 independent
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What happened
NOAA used satellite imagery to report on the ecosystem services value in Far North Queensland. The technique involves stacking hundreds of satellite photos over time to cancel out shifting sediment and reveal consistent underwater structures, such as coral reefs, which are otherwise hidden in murky coastal water. The report noted that coral reefs are valuable foundations for tropical coastal ecosystems.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
Coral reefs provide habitat for countless species of marine life. Furthermore, these reefs function as natural breakwaters, which help protect coastlines from damage caused by storms.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- NOAAUsed satellites for mapping and reporting on ecosystem services
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFull name of NOAA
- Far North QueenslandLocation of the ecosystem services study
- QueenslandState containing Far North Queensland
- Barron RiverRiver used for monitoring purposes in Far North Queensland
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The entities involved
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NOAA
series of satellites
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Far North Queensland
northernmost part of the state of Queensland, Australia