Working Wonders: The data ecology analyst on a mission to protect UAE's treasured mangroves – in pictures

Amna Alhemeiri is a data ecology analyst at startup Dendra Systems which protects the UAE's mangroves. Photo: Amna Alhemeiri
In her role, she undertakes field visits for monitoring and ground 'truthing', which assesses the accuracy of remote data. Photo: Vidhyaa Chandramoham
As part of her work, she will analyse maps and try out new modelling systems. Photo: Vidhyaa Chandramoham
Ms Alhemeiri, who is a graduate in environmental sciences and sustainability, said she enjoys identifying different species of birds in the mangroves. Photo: Vidhyaa Chandramoham
Ms Alhemeiri also writes notes, checks the tidal line, the health of leaves and the mangrove roots. Photo: Vidhyaa Chandramoham
Ms Alhemeiri said they look through maps and try to find target 'gap' areas in the mangroves Photo: Vidhyaa Chandramoham
Ms Alhemeiri and the team use AI and drones to undertake large-scale ecosystem restoration. Photo: Seven Studio
Dendra Systems has partnered with The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and investment company ADQ. Photo: Seven Studios
Mangrove populations are declining worldwide, but efforts are being put in place to protect them. Photo: Seven Studios