Post Hurricane Irma Mangrove Assessment

As part of monitoring of the Clam Bay Estuary, ETE utilized a drone to assess the impact of hurricane Irma on mangroves within the system.  From the air, the damage to mangroves is very evident – especially along the eastern side of the estuary.  Many large trees were broken about midway up the main trunk.  Using the drone, we can quickly determine the areas hardest hit by the hurricane and further assess them from the ground.