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NCCOS scientists are using uncrewed aerial systems to efficiently map critical habitat in Alaska’s bays

orthomosaic image of a body of water. photo from the air of a body of water with mountains on either side.

The remote bays and coastlines of Alaska are difficult to navigate and map, so NCCOS scientists are using uncrewed aerial systems to efficiently map critical habitat needed to inform aquaculture farmers, subsistence harvesters, and other coastal resource managers.