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ESFrom afar, Indonesia’s Mahakam delta appears to be a sprawling collection of mangrove-covered islands, but @usgslandsat imagery reveals something else. Using the Water Index rendering, we see many of the islands appear blue, which indicates high levels of moisture or inundation. This is due to mangrove deforestation that began in the 1990s as shrimp aquaculture began to take off. Thankfully, more sustainable practices are increasing, including the adoption of silvoaquaculture, which integrates mangrove habitats and fishing.
See more with the Esri Landsat Explorer. Link in bio.
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