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This image, acquired on 20 November by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the Ria Formosa coastal lagoon.

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English: This image, acquired on 20 November by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows the Ria Formosa coastal lagoon. Ria Formosa is a protected wetland in the Algarve region in southern Portugal. It is a labyrinth of marshland, canals and islands that spans about 60 kilometres of coastline, covering a total of 16 000 hectares. It is a dynamic system constantly changing with the continuous movement of winds, currents and tides. Ria Formosa is also a mecca for birdwatchers and considered one of the most important habitats for aquatic birds in Portugal, hosting about 20.000 birds during the winter. With a revisit time of 5 days on average at the equator, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites deliver free and open data that can be used to monitor the status of ecosystems around the world.
Date Taken on 20 November 2020
Source The Ria Formosa coastal lagoon, Portugal
Author European Union , Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2020

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