Seagrass - Gulf Islands National Seashore - 2011/10/04
Cantor J. 2013. Seagrass - Gulf Islands National Seashore - 2011/10/04. Gulf Islands National Seashore
Seagrass or submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is a valuable and abundant resource found within Gulf Islands National Seashore. It provides habitat for many fish and invertebrates. Seagrass grows in shallow waters and, therefore, is prone to damage and erosion from boats, propellers, fishing equipment, and wakes. We have employed an object-based image analysis technique using Trimble eCognition software to quantify the seagrass and provide a baseline for future studies.
- Type
- Geospatial Dataset
- Date of Issue
- 2013-02-11
- Units
- GUIS , OCRB
- Keywords
- Big Lagoon, Biota, Cat Island, East Ship Island, Florida, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Gulf Of Mexico, Horn Island, map package, Mississippi, Oceans, Petit Bois Island, Santa Rosa Island, West Ship Island
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Marine Communities