Seagrass canopy plays a critical role in the ecological functions of coastal zones. They supply nursery and juvenile
habitats for fisheries, stabilize sediment and provide direct food for dugongs and green turtles. Lap An is the semienclosed
lagoon in the South of Thua Thien Hue province with a large area of mangrove and seagrass. This lagoon
significantly supports local aquaculture, and is highly important nursery for economic fisheries. However, the
reclamation activities of local farmers have disturbed the aquatic habitats, and diminished the seagrass canopy (more
than 60% has disappeared from the lagoon).
The objective of this research is to detect the distribution of the seagrass, and propose a seagrass-based protected area for
conservation purposes. ALOS AVNIR 2 data was utilized to detect the scattered small patches of seagrass. The use of
water column correction, principle component analysis, neural network algorithm and ground control points in the field
were undertaken to enhance the classification accuracy of the study.
This research provides a new approach for detecting seagrass meadows, and contribute toward better integrated
management of the coastal zones.
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