The abundance of litter pollution in the marine environment has been increasing globally.
Remote sensing techniques are valuable tools to advance knowledge on litter abundance …

The aquaculture of Kappaphycus alvarezii (Kappaphycus hereafter) seaweed has rapidly
expanded among coastal communities in Indonesia due to its relatively simple farming …

Knowledge about the spatial distribution of seagrasses is essential for coastal conservation
efforts. Imagery obtained from unoccupied aerial systems (UAS) has the potential to provide …

A rapid increase in population size along with expansion in hotel investment have been
identified as key drivers of marine pollution in Zanzibar coastal waters. A validated high …

Unoccupied Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are a widely applied tool used to monitor shallow water
habitats. A recurrent issue when conducting UAV-based monitoring of submerged habitats is …

Seagrass beds provide a range of ecosystem services but are at risk from anthropogenic
pressures. While recent progress has been made, the distribution and condition of South …

Seagrasses provide critical ecosystem services but cumulative human pressure on coastal
environments has seen a global decline in their health and extent. Key processes of …

Seagrasses are marine flowering plants found in both temperate and tropical coastal
environments, that offer vital ecosystem services and adaptations. However, due to their …

Aerial drone imaging is an efficient tool for mapping and monitoring of coastal habitats at
high spatial and temporal resolution. Specifically, drone imaging allows for time-and cost …

The marine ecosystem in the Zanzibar archipelago has great economic and ecological
importance due to high fisheries productivity. Yet, limited information is available on its …