MangroveWatch - Processing, Analysing and Evaluating Data

Students assess the extent and health of salt marsh and mangrove ecosystems by analysing MangroveWatch datasets (these can either be the analyses created by the students themselves in previous lessons or the analyses provided by MangroveWatch Science Hub).

Students will assess data for forest presence, biomass, cover score, density score, stand maturity, condition score, as well as threats to and values of salt marshes. Students will use this information to draw conclusions about mangroves and salt marsh ecosystem health and future actions for protecting dependent habitats, such as the Great Barrier Reef.

This lesson is part of a six-lesson unit of work. This unit can be used in sequence to prepare your students to participate in an investigation of mangroves in your local area as part of the MangroveWatch citizen science program.