[gis_info] GeoByte are FREE again ---- September 23, 2022 --- Allen Coral Atlas: A New Technology for Coral Reef Conservation

[David Alvarez]

Allen Coral Atlas: A New Technology for Coral Reef Conservation

*Presenter(s): Brianna Bambic*

Coral reef managers and decision makers at multiple scales need
information, in near real time, to react to the increasing threats facing
reefs. However, more than three quarters of the world’s coral reefs have
never been mapped and lack monitoring. To address this knowledge gap and to
support, inform, and inspire critical actions to manage and protect coral
reefs, the Allen Coral Atlas combines high resolution satellite imagery,
machine learning, and field data to produce globally consistent benthic and
geomorphic maps and monitoring systems of the world's coral reefs. The
initiative’s goal is to help stakeholders ranging from local communities to
regional and national governments reach their conservation targets and
improve their coastal resilience. The multi-disciplinary partnership is led
by Arizona State University, in collaboration with Planet, University of
Queensland, and the Coral Reef Alliance.

Baseline maps have multiple uses, including: sustainable coastal
development, site selection of marine protected areas, planning of
restoration activities, and reef fisheries management. In this
presentation, we will demonstrate how the Allen Coral Atlas supports
data-driven management, conservation, and restoration of coral reefs at
local, national, regional, and global scales. We have developed online
courses to facilitate increased use and impact of the Atlas, and are
collaborating with networks of individuals and institutions who can be
alerted when changes. are detected (e.g., large-scale bleaching or
sedimentation events).


*Registration here*

https://my.asprs.org/ASPRSMember/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=GB20220923

Upon submitting your registration, you will receive an additional email
with instructions on how to register for and access the webinar in Zoom.

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David Alvarez

“THE FURTHER BACKWARDS YOU LOOK, THE FURTHER FORWARD YOU CAN SEE"

Winston Churchill
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