The University of Queensland

Benthic Habitat Mapping of Aitutaki Reef, Cook Islands (2008)

Abstract:

This project will: Produce a base-line benthic habitat map of the Aitutaki reef, Cook Islands, using standard image processing techniques on a combination of high spatial resolution imagery and benthic field data; Builidng the capacity of SOPAC tem members for using standard image processing technique to create benthic habitat maps of coral reef environments; Create a spectral reflectance library characterising the main benthic features of the study site for further use in remote sensing based reef mapping projects.

Grant type:

South Pacific Applied Geosciences Committee (SOPAC)

Researchers:

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  Associate Professor Chris Roelfsema

  Associate Professor
  

  School of the Environment

  Faculty of Science

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  Professor Stuart Phinn

  Professor
  

  School of the Environment

  Faculty of Science

Funded by:

South Pacific Applied Geosciences Committee (SOPAC)