Publications by authors named "Mui-How Phua"
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- Coral reefs in the South China Sea, particularly around Pulau Layang-Layang, have faced significant degradation due to human activities, coral bleaching, and Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) outbreaks.
- This study utilized Landsat satellite images from 1989 to 2022 to assess reef cover changes and achieved high accuracy in classifying coral, rock and rubble, and sand.
- Findings reveal that while island development increased coral cover, the COTS outbreaks in 2010 and 2020 had different impacts, highlighting the need for prompt actions to control COTS spread and protect reef ecosystems.
Tropical deforestation is occurring at an alarming rate, threatening the ecological integrity of protected areas. This makes it vital to regularly assess protected areas to confirm the efficacy of measures that protect that area from clearing. Satellite remote sensing offers a systematic and objective means for detecting and monitoring deforestation.
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