Marine habitat mapping from satellite imagery

9 June 2004 ABU DHABI - A collaborative study to investigate the potential use of satellite imagery (Terra ASTER) in assessing bottom types and vegetation types in selected sites of the shallow waters and coastal environment of Abu Dhabi had been carried out by the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA) and Japan Oil Development Co., Ltd (JODCO). The survey was aimed at identifying sensitive marine and coastal areas in particular sensitive and critical habitats in the studied area by producing maps of bottom types and vegetation types in the shallow waters and coastal environment.