Penguins have been identified as key indicators of the health and status of the Southern Ocean ecosystem, which is currently threatened by commercial fishing, a growing tourism industry, and the effects of climate change. Researchers at Stonybrook University are using remote sensing technology to identify penguin distribution and abundance as well as predict species presence and population size.
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Using Satellite Data and Habitat Models to Reduce Ship Strikes on Whales and Facilitate Marine Spatial PlanningUsing Satellite Data and Habitat Models to Reduce Ship Strikes on Whales and Facilitate Marine Spatial Planning
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NOAA is using satellite data to monitor global coral reefsNOAA is using satellite data to monitor global coral reefs