Digital earth observation-based solution to improve monitoring and management actions for coastal water quality

To address the aims of improving the coastal water monitoring strategies in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, this thesis successfully demonstrated the application of digital earth-observation based approaches, which enables rapid detection of water quality changes over space and time. This outcome was made possible with the development of regional remote sensing model and applied onto time-series ocean colour satellite imageries for analysis. Ultimately, this thesis highlighted the impact and value of digital-based methods, in support of the Sustainable Development Goal 14 - Life Below Water, to provide rapid and informed-based decisions for the better management of the coastal ecosystem.