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Hotspot analysis of spatial distribution of algae blooms in small and medium water bodies

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Intensive land use favors eutrophication processes and algae bloom proliferation in freshwaters, which is considered to be one of the main environmental issues worldwide. In general, and particularly in South America, inland water monitoring only covers the main water bodies due to the high costs and efforts involved. In order to improve the coverage of spatial and temporal of algae bloom monitoring, remote sensing serves as an alternative tool. Thereby, the analysis of significant spatial clusters of high values (hotspots) and low values (coldspots) of chlorophyll-a has been applied in coastal studies; however, at present, there are no studies in freshwaters. In this study, Getis-Ord Gi* hotspot analysis was applied to detect spatial distribution patterns of algae bloom dynamics in small- and medium-sized freshwater bodies. Four in situ samplings were carried out in five suburban lakes of Uruguay, in agreement with the satellite capture. Total and cyanobacterial chlorophyll-a concentration, and suspended solids were evaluated. Linear models were developed by combining pre-established indexes with additional Sentinel-2 spectral bands and in situ data. The relationship between red and red edge regions allowed mapping the chlorophyll-a in the study lakes with an adjustment of R2 = 0.83. Hotspot analysis was performed with the selected linear model, and significant chlorophyll-a variability within each lake was successfully detected. The novel application of hotspots analyses presented in this work represents a contribution to advance knowledge in the remote detection of algae bloom dynamics and improve monitoring capabilities of inland water bodies.

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We thank Edwin da Costa for his comments at the beginning of the study, and Elena Galvanese and Hernán Olano for field and laboratory assistance.

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The research that gives rise to the results presented in this manuscript was funded by the National Agency for Research and Innovation under the code POS_NAC_2017_1_141497.

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Zabaleta, B., Achkar, M. & Aubriot, L. Hotspot analysis of spatial distribution of algae blooms in small and medium water bodies. Environ Monit Assess 193, 221 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-021-08944-z

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