1. A Review of the Opportunities and Challenges for Using Remote Sensing for Management of Surface-Canopy Forming Kelps
- Author
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Kyle C. Cavanaugh, Tom Bell, Maycira Costa, Norah E. Eddy, Lianna Gendall, Mary G. Gleason, Margot Hessing-Lewis, Rebecca Martone, Meredith McPherson, Ondine Pontier, Luba Reshitnyk, Rodrigo Beas-Luna, Mark Carr, Jennifer E. Caselle, Katherine C. Cavanaugh, Rebecca Flores Miller, Sara Hamilton, Walter N. Heady, Heidi K. Hirsh, Rietta Hohman, Lynn Chi Lee, Julio Lorda, James Ray, Daniel C. Reed, Vienna R. Saccomanno, and Sarah B. Schroeder
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Canopy ,Global and Planetary Change ,Computer science ,Science ,kelp forest ,General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution ,Ocean Engineering ,QH1-199.5 ,Aquatic Science ,Oceanography ,coastal management ,kelp management ,Data availability ,Kelp forest ,remote sensing ,bull kelp ,Remote sensing (archaeology) ,North America ,Threatened species ,West coast ,Coastal management ,Management by objectives ,Water Science and Technology ,Remote sensing - Abstract
Surface-canopy forming kelps provide the foundation for ecosystems that are ecologically, culturally, and economically important. However, these kelp forests are naturally dynamic systems that are also threatened by a range of global and local pressures. As a result, there is a need for tools that enable managers to reliably track changes in their distribution, abundance, and health in a timely manner. Remote sensing data availability has increased dramatically in recent years and this data represents a valuable tool for monitoring surface-canopy forming kelps. However, the choice of remote sensing data and analytic approach must be properly matched to management objectives and tailored to the physical and biological characteristics of the region of interest. This review identifies remote sensing datasets and analyses best suited to address different management needs and environmental settings using case studies from the west coast of North America. We highlight the importance of integrating different datasets and approaches to facilitate comparisons across regions and promote coordination of management strategies.
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- 2021