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Bahrain
Located on the southwestern coast of the Persian Gulf, Bahrain is a small Arab state, made up of an archipelago consisting of Bahrain Island and some 30 smaller islands. The high-resolution multispectral instrument on Sentinel-2A enhances the colour differences of the various types of surface.
© Sentinel-2, Copernicus, ESA
SHAPE
Satellites are an emerging tool to collect ocean data, gathering information about the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the marine ecosystems. Satellites complement in situ observations by providing global, frequent, and consistent measurements.

Sophie Loyer
Information system expert
Shom
Brest, France