The application of satellite remote sensing to coastal management in Singapore

This paper reviews the application of satellite remote sensing to managemen t of Singapore's coastal environment. Remotely sensed data have been used f or marine habitat mapping, water quality monitoring, ship and ship-wake det ection, oil spill detection, red tide monitoring, and mapping of reclamatio n activities. While these applications clearly cover most of the range of o pportunities for use of remotely sensed data in the coastal zone, there is still a need for more complete baseline studies of natural resources and ha bitats, and monitoring of the impacts of development on the coastal and mar ine environment. There is also a requirement for more management-oriented r esearch and continued development and revision of the available datasets. i ntegration and exchange of information between management agencies and rese arch groups is also an important aspect of sustainable management of Singap ore's coastal environment and marine resources.