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NASA satellite data is helping Maine oyster farmers optimize their operations. Researchers combined temperature data from Landsat satellites with Plankton estimates from Sentinel-2 to create a model predicting oyster growth rates. This tool identifies coves where water temperature and food availability are ideal, allowing farmers to select optimal sites and estimate harvest times more accurately. By using this NASA-backed technology, farmers can reduce financial risks and improve efficiency in Maine’s rapidly growing aquaculture industry.
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