Croatian Seagrass Meadows: Time Change Detection of Loss due to Anchoring Damage

Authors

• Eliza J. Hammari, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
• Gabe Mills, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
• Ruth Kerry, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
• Steve SchillFollow

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Keywords

Posidonia oceanica, seagrass, Croatia, anchoring, remote sensing

Abstract

Posidonia oceanica in the Croatian seascape is an important seagrass species for carbon sequestration and habitat stability. One of the largest threats to seagrass is boat anchoring. In this study we used satellite imagery to detect changes in seagrass in anchoring hotspots over a seven-year period.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Hammari, Eliza J.; Mills, Gabe; Kerry, Ruth; and Schill, Steve, "Croatian Seagrass Meadows: Time Change Detection of Loss due to Anchoring Damage" (2026). FHSS Mentored Research Conference. 401.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/fhssconference_studentpub/401

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-04-10

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

Course

GEOG 413

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