Researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have developed an advanced remote sensing model that will significantly enhance efforts to manage and restore coral reefs.

The research, published in Remote Sensing of the Environment, uses widely available data from the Sentinel-2 satellite, validated with low-tech digital photos of reef areas. Compared to current methods this more accurately maps habitat on the ocean floor, identifying the locations where young corals have the highest chance to establish and thrive.

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