Abstract

Mangroves are essential forest communities in tropical and subtropical coastal zones, providing unique ecological functions and significant social and economic value. Accurate and efficient monitoring of mangroves is crucial for their protection and management. The impact of exotic species on native species is still debated, especially for mangroves, the spatiotemporal dynamics of introduced species and native mangrove species need to be closely monitored. This study aimed to investigate how exotic mangrove species affects the spatial dynamics of mangroves in Shenzhen Bay, China. Yearly Landsat images from 2000 to 2011 and Chinese high spatial resolution images during 2012–2022 were obtained and the pixel-based and multiscale object-based methods were used to obtain mangrove distribution. The results showed that: (1) Overall, mangroves in the study area increased from 281.51 ha to 526.43 ha from 2000 to 2022, with different spatiotemporal patterns in Shenzhen (+5.14%) and Hong Kong (+2.38%); (2) rapid spread of Sonneratia species was one of the main contributions to the growth of mangrove hotspots, and growth hotspots were mainly concentrated in the estuary delta; and (3) Sonneratia mangrove species was dominant in interspecific competition, not only invading the habitat of local mangroves, but also preventing the expansion of native mangrove growth. The results provide a reference for fine-scale and accurate mangrove mapping with high spatial and temporal resolutions, and highlight the need to pay more attentions to the spread and invasive potential of exotic mangrove species in the study area, as well as cooperation in adjacent reserves.

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