Using landsat imagery and vegetation indices differencing to detect mangrove change: A case in Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province

Using multi-temporal Landsat data and GIS technology to quantify changes in coastal mangroves is very important in terms of identifying drivers and providing scientific foundation for better mangrove management in Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province. Vegetation indices, such as NDVI, SAVI, IPVI, DVI, SR, RVI is adopted as a suitable method to quantify and monitor the extents of mangrove this study.