Integration of Coral Reef Ecosystem Process Studies and Remote Sensing

Brock, John C.; Yates, Kimberly K.; Halley, Robert B.

doi:10.1007/1-4020-3968-9_5

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“…This has been observed to be an excellent method for analysis, which aids in the holistic study of this complex ecosystem. In order to develop an approach that helps to safeguard these ecosystems, it is necessary to understand the physical, chemical, biological and geological dynamics that occur therein (Brock et al, 2006). Andréfouët & Riegl (2004) refer to RS as a technology that is now virtually mandatory for research where spatial and temporal precision is required.…”

Section: Use Of Remote Sensing In Coral Reef Ecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Intrinsic conditions of coral reefs can be described, which are largely defined by the inflows and outflow and their transport of sediments and export of dissolved organic matter. This enables us to understand the patterns involved in coral whitening, among other events (Brock et al, 2006).…”

Section: Determination Of Ecological Characteristics Of Coral Reefs Umentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(Mumby, 1997;Andréfouët et al, 2003;. To a lesser extent, SeaWiFS (seaviewing wide field of view sensors) have also been used, as well as IKONOS with higher spatial resolution, LIDAR and SONAR, among others (Andréfouët & Riegl 2004;Andréfouët et al, 2003;Brock et al, 2006;Elvidge et al, 2004;Liceaga-Correa & Euan-Avila, 2002;Hsu et al, 2008;Lesser and Mobley, 2007). It is important to note that analytical methods as well as spatial modeling, statistics and empirical methods at different scales and for different applications have been used in direct relation to ecological processes of reefs (Andréfouët & Riegl 2004).…”

Section: Determination Of Ecological Characteristics Of Coral Reefs Umentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the process of classifying images and generating thematic maps, large differences have been noted in spectral reflectance among the coral reefs' benthic communities (Brock et al, 2006). Variability in the vertical relief, or rugosity, is a significant aspect of the complexity of a habitat, a factor that both reflects and governs the spatial distribution and density of many reef organisms (McCormick 1994).…”

Section: Spectral Reflectance Of Coralmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The data produced by this type of sensors provide products that can be combined with models to photosynthetically calculate the radiation available through the photic zone and the surface of benthic substrates. Established models for calculating incident solar radiation are developed and evaluated based on routine satellite and meteorological observations (Brock et al, 2006). The spectral differences among corals, seagrass and algae are nearly imperceptible and not easy to detect with the three bands (blue, green and red) of the sensors that can penetrate the water column (Holden and LeDrew 1998;Hedley and Mumby 2002;Karpouzli et al, 2004).…”

Section: Mapping Coral Reefs Using Remote Sensorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Satellite Remote Sensing of Coral Reef Habitats Mapping in Shallow Waters at Banco Chinchorro Reefs, México: A Classification Approach

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Section: Use Of Remote Sensing In Coral Reef Ecosystemsmentioning

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Satellite Remote Sensing of Coral Reef Habitats Mapping in Shallow Waters at Banco Chinchorro Reefs, México: A Classification Approach

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et al. 2012

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Relationships Between Reef Fish Communities and Remotely Sensed Rugosity Measurements in Biscayne National Park, Florida, USA

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The realization that coral reef ecosystem management must occur across multiple spatial scales and habitat types has led scientists and resource managers to seek variables that are easily measured over large areas and correlate well with reef resources. Here we investigate the utility of new technology in airborne laser surveying (NASA Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL)) in assessing topographical complexity (rugosity) to predict reef fish community structure on shallow ( < 10 m deep) patch reefs. Marine portions of Biscayne National Park, Florida, USA, were surveyed remotely using the EAARL, and reef fish populations were visually surveyed on 10 patch reefs at independent, randomly selected stations (n = 10-13 per reef). Rugosity at each station was assessed in situ by divers using the traditional chain-transect method (10-m scale), and remotely using the EAARL submarine topography data at multiple spatial scales (2, 5, and 10 m). The rugosity and biological datasets were analyzed together to elucidate the predictive power of EAARL rugosity in describing the variance in reef fish community variables and to assess the correlation between chain-transect and EAARL rugosity. EAARL rugosity was not well correlated with chain-transect rugosity, or with species richness of fishes (although statistically significant, the amount of variance explained by the model was very low). Variance in reef fish community attributes was better explained in reef-by-reef variability than by physical variables. However, once the reef-by-reef variability was taken into account in a two-way analysis of variance, the importance of rugosity could be seen on individual reefs. Fish species richness and abundance were statistically higher at high rugosity stations compared to medium and low rugosity stations, as predicted by prior ecological research. The EAARL shows promise as an important mapping tool for reef resource managers as they strive to inventory and protect coral reef resources.

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Coralline reefs classification in Banco Chinchorro, Mexico

Contreras-Silva¹,

López‐Caloca²

2009

SPIE Proceedings

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Integration of Coral Reef Ecosystem Process Studies and Remote Sensing

Cited by 4 publications

References 90 publications

Satellite Remote Sensing of Coral Reef Habitats Mapping in Shallow Waters at Banco Chinchorro Reefs, México: A Classification Approach

Satellite Remote Sensing of Coral Reef Habitats Mapping in Shallow Waters at Banco Chinchorro Reefs, México: A Classification Approach

Relationships Between Reef Fish Communities and Remotely Sensed Rugosity Measurements in Biscayne National Park, Florida, USA

Coralline reefs classification in Banco Chinchorro, Mexico

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