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Remote sensing surface canopy mapping of Giant Kelp forests in Southern Australia, 2016–2023
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Australia's kelp forests are among the most productive and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) can develop extensive forests and create dense surface canopies, providing a variety of ecological functions and ecosystem…
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Mapping Canopy-Forming Kelps in the Northeast Pacific: A Guidebook for Decision-Makers and Practitioners
CIOOS-PacificThis guidebook provides an overview of optical remote sensing as it relates to mapping giant kelp and bull kelp. We describe optical remote sensing platforms and sensors pertinent to mapping and monitoring attributes of bull kelp and giant kelp beds - kelp…
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