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The goals were to improve the mapping of reefs, to understand patterns and dynamics of reef communities, and to improve the use of habitat maps for conservation. 

Principal Investigator: Dr. Peter Mumby, University of Exeter, UK

During 2001, the Living Oceans Foundation supported Dr. Mumby in collecting high resolution multi-spectral imagery from an instrument mounted on a seaplane embarked on the logistical support and research vessel, M/Y Golden Shadow.  Data was collected around the US Virgin Islands St. Thomas and St. John. 

 Click to view the US Virgin Islands Habitat Map GIS