The distribution of global tidal marshes from Earth observation data
We present a globally consistent tidal marsh distribution map for 2020 at 10-m resolution, filling key knowledge gaps on their extent and changes. This resource aids conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of these essential coastal ecosystems impacted by human activity.
Subject Tags
- Coastal
Abstract
Tidal marsh ecosystems are heavily impacted by human activities, highlighting a pressing need to address gaps in our knowledge of their distribution. To better understand the global distribution and changes in tidal marsh extent, and identify opportunities for their conservation and restoration, it is critical to develop a spatial knowledge base of their global occurrence. Here, we develop a globally consistent tidal marsh distribution map for the year 2020 at 10-m resolution.
Citation
Worthington, T.A., Spalding, M., Landis, E., Maxwell, T.L., Navarro, A., Smart, L.S. and Murray, N.J., 2024. The distribution of global tidal marshes from earth observation data. Global Ecology and Biogeography, 33(8), p.e13852.
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The Nature Conservancy