Remote-sensing systems typically produce imagery that averages information over tens or
even hundreds of square meters–far too coarse to detect most organisms–so the remote …

Remote sensing image analysis is increasingly being used as a tool for map** invasive
plant species. Resulting distribution maps can be used to target management of early …

Lake Victoria, a lifeline for millions of people in East Africa, is affected by anthropogenic
activities resulting in eutrophication and impacting the aquatic life and water quality …

Water hyacinth has been progressively advanced in Lake Tana since 2011 and covered
vast areas of the lakeshore. The aim of this study was to assess how the lakeshore covered …

Ancient lakes are among the best archivists of past environmental change, having
experienced more than one full glacial cycle, a wide range of climatic conditions, tectonic …

Biological invasions are a challenging driver of global environmental change and a
fingerprint of the Anthropocene. Remote sensing has gradually become a fundamental tool …

The invasion of water hyacinth in Lake Victoria has presented a series of ecological and
economic challenges for the East African region. Despite millions of dollars spent in …

Land use without adequate soil erosion control measures is continuously increasing the risk
of soil erosion by water mainly in develo** tropical countries. These countries are prone to …

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a noxious weed that has gained global attention
because of its rapid spread and congested development, causing allergies in navigation …

The prevalence of malaria among the residents of the Lake Victoria basin remains high. The
environment associated with the lake may maintain a high number of malaria vectors. Lake …