Physical, biological and anthropogenic drivers of spatial patterns of coral reef fish assemblages at regional and local scales
Species abundance, diversity and community assemblage structure are determined by
multiple physical, habitat and management drivers that operate across multiple spatial …
multiple physical, habitat and management drivers that operate across multiple spatial …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of catchment load reductions on water quality in the crown-of-thorn starfish outbreak initiation zone
Abstract Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (CoTS) population outbreaks contribute to coral cover
decline on Indo-Pacific reefs. On the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), enhanced catchment nutrient …
decline on Indo-Pacific reefs. On the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), enhanced catchment nutrient …
Criteria for effective regional scale catchment to reef management: A case study of Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Many coastal and marine ecosystems around the world are under increasing threat from a
range of anthropogenic influences. The management of these threats continues to present …
range of anthropogenic influences. The management of these threats continues to present …
Can Forel–Ule index act as a proxy of water quality in temperate waters? Application of plume mapping in Liverpool Bay, UK
L Fronkova, N Greenwood, R Martinez, JA Graham… - Remote Sensing, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of ocean colour classification algorithms, linked to water quality gradients, can be a
useful tool for mapping river plumes in both tropical and temperate systems. This approach …
useful tool for mapping river plumes in both tropical and temperate systems. This approach …
Underwater light characteristics of turbid coral reefs of the inner central great barrier reef
Hyper-spectral and multi-spectral light sensors were used to examine the effects of elevated
suspended sediment concentration (SSC) on the quantity and quality (spectral changes) of …
suspended sediment concentration (SSC) on the quantity and quality (spectral changes) of …
[HTML][HTML] Inshore coral reef sediment and turf dynamics unaffected by canopy-forming macroalgae
Nearshore coral reefs face an increasing abundance of fleshy macroalgae, an indicator of
degradation and threat to ecosystem functioning. Removal of macroalgae is proposed to …
degradation and threat to ecosystem functioning. Removal of macroalgae is proposed to …
Regional‐scale disturbances drive long‐term decline of inshore coral reef fish assemblages in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Anthropogenic pressure is increasing the variety and frequency of environmental
disturbance events, limiting recovery and leading to long‐term declines in wild plant and …
disturbance events, limiting recovery and leading to long‐term declines in wild plant and …
Early-stage outcomes and cost-effectiveness of implementing tourism-led coral propagation and outplanting in the Whitsundays (Great Barrier Reef)
R Scott, D Suggett, C Hayward, B Chatterton… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Implementation of coral restoration practices within reef management strategies is
accelerating globally to support reef resilience and recovery. However, full costs …
accelerating globally to support reef resilience and recovery. However, full costs …
Sampling re-design increases power to detect change in the Great Barrier Reef's inshore water quality
Monitoring programs are fundamental to understanding the state and trend of aquatic
ecosystems. Sampling designs are a crucial component of monitoring programs and ensure …
ecosystems. Sampling designs are a crucial component of monitoring programs and ensure …
Marine Monitoring Program: Annual Report for Inshore Seagrass Monitoring 2019–20
The findings suggest that seagrass meadows in all regions remain vulnerable to severe
disturbances in the near future, but there are signs of recovery in some indicators. Almost …
disturbances in the near future, but there are signs of recovery in some indicators. Almost …