Coral reefs change detection using remotely sensed data L a case study in Bintan Beach International Resort, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Abstract

Bintan Beach International Resort is located on North of Bintan Island (Riau Islands Province), this area is placed on 104°17'50" to 104°38'36"E and from 1°6'10" to 1°15'29"N,has soft relief with slope 5 - 15%.Mostly, beach area is covered by sandy beach with the depth of waters is about 1 - 20 meters.Bintan Beach International Resort region represent a coastal area that high dynamic change. It has competence in conserve, protect as well as develop this area and it have concern and responsive about ecosystem change. In this research, the coral reef ecosystem become main target because it very essential matter that should be monitored for planning or to avoid may further change that can damage or harm the environment.