Forecasting the Future: How NASA Satellite Data Helps Trout Populations

  • Released Monday, September 23, 2024
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Coldwater fish like trout are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Seth Wenger, Associate Professor of Ecology at the University of Georgia, developed the “Multiple Population Viability Analysis” (MPVA) tool, which uses NASA satellite data to forecast the future of trout populations.

MPVA allows scientists and conservationists to assess population dynamics, habitat quality, and extinction risks for fish species. Federal agencies, nonprofits, and other stakeholders can use MPVA to guide restoration and management efforts to protect these species under a changing climate.

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