Filipino and Japanese researchers proposed a new mangrove vegetation index (MVI) to map mangroves and maximize its benefits. The MVI is a mangrove-specific index or measure that distinguishes mangrove areas from other vegetation. The MVI value increases with higher probability of an area being classified as mangroves. University of the Philippines Diliman Senior Researcher Alvin Baloloy said the data to be used in the MVI will be derived from free satellite images.

Ordinario, C. U. (2020, July 5). Phl, Japan experts partner in mapping of mangroves. Business Mirror, p. A5.