Wait for it…wait for it…do you see that? It’s staghorn coral. Our scientists are using large-area imaging to monitor shallow water coral reefs and restoration efforts. They’re generating photorealistic 3D representations of underwater features, including this coral reef. Learn more about this effort and download our guidance document for SOPs on photogrammetry: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/a-guide-to-large-area-imaging-for-coral-reef-monitoring-research-and-restoration/ 

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