Dear MARMAM colleagues, As a guest editor of the special issue “*Remote Sensing Applied to Marine Species Distribution*” of the peer-reviewed and open-access MDPI journal “Remote Sensing” (Impact Factor 4.509 and Scopus Cite Score 6.6), *I would like to invite you to submit your work on applied remote sensing to study temporal and/or spatial distribution of marine organisms*, including, among others, marine mammals.
Ecological models relating species distribution patterns to environmental factors play a key role in assessing ecosystem health and biodiversity in a context of global change. However, estimation of species distribution is often hindered by the availability of reliable field data, especially in marine environments. Remote sensing products can provide continuous data on environmental factors driving the distribution of marine organisms. The increasing availability of Earth Observation (EO) data provides an unprecedented opportunity to extend the applicability of ecological models for both predictive and explanatory purposes, therefore supporting decision making to implement a more effective planning for management and conservation. The deadline for abstract submission is *15th January 2022*, however I will really appreciate your feedback showing your interest in the next few weeks if possible. The special issue will accept both review and research papers. You can find more information about this special issue here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing/special_issues/RS_marine_species_distribution Greetings from the Mid-Atlantic, wishing you all a great season at sea, *Laura González García, PhD.* Azorean Biodiversity Group, University of the Azores [email protected]
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