EO is capable of monitoring ocean quality and productivity by focusing on ocean colour (that show among other thins chlorophyll and algal bloom), parameters of sea surface salinity (SSS) and sea surface temperature (SST). In addition, EO can monitor pollution at sea that that explains coastal water quality, which is relevant for aquafarms and for tourism (bathing area water quality). Further, EO satellites can detect oil slicks and spills and threats from such events. Many of these parameters and detected features are relevant for monitoring marine habitats, targeting in particular generic algal blooms, marine mammals, sea surface temperature, sediments, plumes, nutrients, dredging operation, coral reef health assessment (bleaching).
Monitor pollution in rivers and lakes
Assess and monitor water quality
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