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Shrimp farming, Fonseca, 1985-2011 C013 / 7115
Shrimp farming, Fonseca, 1985-2011. Landsat satellite photographs of shrimp farming in the Gulf of Fonseca in 1985 (left), 1999 (centre) and 2011 (right). Over the past 40 years this region along the Pacific coast of Honduras and Nicaragua has seen intensive development of aquaculture. Tidal (salt) flats are shades of beige and gray, mangroves are dark green and edged in brown, and inland agricultural lands are shades of brown and light green. Shrimp ponds are mostly rectangular in shape. Shrimp has become one of Honduras primary exports
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1985 1999 2011 Aquaculture Central America Coast Earth Observation Farm Land Use Landsat Mangrove Satellite Satellite Image Third World Habitat Destruction Honduras Nicaragua
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This print showcases the dramatic transformation of shrimp farming in the Gulf of Fonseca from 1985 to 2011. Spanning over four decades, this region along the Pacific coast of Honduras and Nicaragua has witnessed a remarkable surge in aquaculture development. The Landsat satellite photographs captured in 1985 (left), 1999 (centre), and 2011 (right) vividly depict the changing landscape. The image reveals a tapestry of colors representing different land uses. The tidal flats, characterized by shades of beige and gray, serve as an essential habitat for various species. Towering mangroves, depicted in dark green with brown edges, provide crucial ecological services while acting as natural buffers against coastal erosion. Inland agricultural lands appear as varying shades of brown and light green, reflecting human intervention for food production. However, it is the rectangular shrimp ponds that dominate the scene. These man-made enclosures have become synonymous with economic prosperity for Honduras through their contribution to one of its primary exports - shrimp. Yet behind this success story lies environmental loss and habitat destruction. As aquaculture expands rapidly across these once-pristine shores, delicate ecosystems suffer irreversible damage. NASA's Earth observation satellites have played a vital role in documenting this evolution over time. This thought-provoking image serves as a stark reminder of humanity's impact on our planet's fragile ecosystems and underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices in aquaculture and land use management.
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