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Coastal and marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds, are vital for maintaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and mitigating climate change. However, increasing pressures from human activities and climate change necessitate robust strategies for their conservation and management. This chapter explores the integration of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies for monitoring and managing these ecosystems. RS, through satellite and aerial imagery, provides crucial, real-time data for assessing ecosystem health, tracking harmful algal blooms (HABs), and mapping sensitive habitats. GIS enables spatial analysis and visualization, essential for marine spatial planning, resource allocation, and effective conservation. The chapter highlights the synergy between RS and GIS, demonstrating their combined power in producing spatially explicit insights for ecosystem-based management. Despite challenges like data accessibility and technical limitations, advancements in sensor technology, machine learning, and open-access data sharing create new opportunities for the sustainable management of coastal and marine environments. This integrated approach supports adaptive, evidence-based decision-making and helps mitigate the effects of socio-economic and environmental pressures.

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Integrating Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Science for Sustainable Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Management

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    2026年

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  • Karankumar Kishorkumar Ramteke,
  • Sahina Akter,
  • P. Vineeth,
  • Sagar Ronad,
  • Manab Jyoti Barman,
  • S. Thanga Anusya

摘要

Coastal and marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds, are vital for maintaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and mitigating climate change. However, increasing pressures from human activities and climate change necessitate robust strategies for their conservation and management. This chapter explores the integration of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies for monitoring and managing these ecosystems. RS, through satellite and aerial imagery, provides crucial, real-time data for assessing ecosystem health, tracking harmful algal blooms (HABs), and mapping sensitive habitats. GIS enables spatial analysis and visualization, essential for marine spatial planning, resource allocation, and effective conservation. The chapter highlights the synergy between RS and GIS, demonstrating their combined power in producing spatially explicit insights for ecosystem-based management. Despite challenges like data accessibility and technical limitations, advancements in sensor technology, machine learning, and open-access data sharing create new opportunities for the sustainable management of coastal and marine environments. This integrated approach supports adaptive, evidence-based decision-making and helps mitigate the effects of socio-economic and environmental pressures.