Spatial and temporal persistence of nearshore kelp beds on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada using satellite remote sensing
Abstract Bull kelp Nereocystis luetkeana is an important foundation species, providing structural habitat and nutrients to the nearshore ecosystems of temperate coastal regions in the Northeast Pacific. Sensitive to environmental conditions, this species thrives in cool, nutrient‐rich water. Reporte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-09-01
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Series: | Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/rse2.142 |