Climate / Environment / Geospatial / LU/LC / Ecosystems

Mangroves

Satellite-derived Land Use / Land Cover computation of mangroves in 2020. Geospatially derived mangrove cover refers to information about areas of land that are covered by mangrove forests, which are a type of tropical coastal wetland that is characterized by its dense growth of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs. This information is obtained using geographic information systems (GIS) technology, which allows for the creation of detailed maps and spatial datasets that can provide information about the location, extent, and characteristics of mangrove cover. These datasets are often used by researchers, governments, and organizations to monitor and manage mangrove ecosystems, and to understand the impacts of changes in mangrove cover on the environment and local communities.