Drones can accurately and on a large scale map eelgrass
Eelgrass is the ocean's forest and absolutely essential for good habitats for fish and small animals in the coastal marine environment. Researchers from DTU Aqua have found the best way to use new technology to map and thus take care of areas with eelgrass in the sea around Denmark.
Over four years, DTU Aqua researchers have investigated how to develop the best technology to keep an eye on the ocean's forests, the eelgrass. Drone overflights in particular have been tested, and drones prove to be able to deliver precision and a large overview of e.g. Natura 2000 areas, concludes...
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