Mapping mangrove dynamics and colonization patterns at the Suriname coast using historic satellite data and the LandTrendr algorithm

A study of mangrove ecosystems along the Suriname coast reveals significant coastal erosion rates of up to 50 meters per year and patterns of mangrove colonization linked to migrating mudbanks. Using historic satellite data from 2000 to 2018 analyzed with the LandTrendr algorithm, researchers identified dynamic changes in mangrove coverage, including arc-, zonal-, and patch-like settlement patterns. The findings highlight the value of long-term satellite imagery for detecting coastal erosion hotspots and mangrove retreat, offering critical insights for coastal management and protection efforts.

de Jong, S. M., Shen, Y., de Vries, J., Bijnaar, G., van Maanen, B., Augustinus, P., & Verweij, P. (2021). Mapping mangrove dynamics and colonization patterns at the Suriname coast using historic satellite data and the LandTrendr algorithm. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 97, 102293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2020.102293