Mapping Mangroves by Satellite

Mangroves are among the most biologically important ecosystems on the planet and a common feature of tropical and sub-tropical coastlines. Scientists have used satellite imaging to compile the most detailed map of the extent of mangroves worldwide.

This image originally appeared in the NASA Earth Observatory story Mapping Mangroves by Satellite.

NASA Earth Observatory images created by Jesse Allen, using data provided by Chandra Giri, U.S. Geological Survey. Caption by Michael Carlowicz and Laura Rocchio.

Published November 30, 2010

Source:: Landsat 5 > TM