Satellite remote sensing, biodiversity research and conservation of the future

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  • Nathalie Pettorelli
    Zoological Society of London, Institute of Zoology, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY, UK
  • Kamran Safi
    Department of Migration and Immuno-Ecology, Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, Am Obstberg 1, Radolfzell 78315, Germany
  • Woody Turner
    Earth Science Division, NASA, Washington, DC, USA

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<jats:p>Assessing and predicting ecosystem responses to global environmental change and its impacts on human well-being are high priority targets for the scientific community. The potential for synergies between remote sensing science and ecology, especially satellite remote sensing and conservation biology, has been highlighted by many in the past. Yet, the two research communities have only recently begun to coordinate their agendas. Such synchronization is the key to improving the potential for satellite data effectively to support future environmental management decision-making processes. With this themed issue, we aim to illustrate how integrating remote sensing into ecological research promotes a better understanding of the mechanisms shaping current changes in biodiversity patterns and improves conservation efforts. Added benefits include fostering innovation, generating new research directions in both disciplines and the development of new satellite remote sensing products.</jats:p>

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