[HTML][HTML] Sources, presence and potential effects of contaminants of emerging concern in the marine environments of the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, Australia
Current policy and management for marine water quality in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) in
north-eastern Australia primarily focusses on sediment, nutrients and pesticides derived …
north-eastern Australia primarily focusses on sediment, nutrients and pesticides derived …
A systematic quantitative review of coastal and marine cultural ecosystem services: current status and future research
Cultural ecosystem services (CES) are the non-material benefits obtained from ecosystems
that contribute to human well-being. They are often under-represented in ecosystem …
that contribute to human well-being. They are often under-represented in ecosystem …
Application of management tools to integrate ecological principles with the design of marine infrastructure
Globally the coastal zone is suffering the collateral damage from continuing urban
development and construction, expanding resource sectors, increasing population …
development and construction, expanding resource sectors, increasing population …
Multi-scale estimation of the effects of pressures and drivers on mangrove forest loss globally
Human activities that threaten ecosystems often vary across small spatial scales, though
they can be driven by large-scale factors like national governance. Here, we use two …
they can be driven by large-scale factors like national governance. Here, we use two …
Contrasting recovery of shallow and deep water seagrass communities following climate associated losses in tropical north Queensland, Australia
Tropical seagrass decline and recovery from severe storm impacts was assessed via
quarterly measurements of seagrass biomass, species composition and experimental …
quarterly measurements of seagrass biomass, species composition and experimental …
The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area seagrasses: managing this iconic Australian ecosystem resource for the future
Abstract The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA) includes one of the world's
largest areas of seagrass (35,000 km 2) encompassing approximately 20% of the world's …
largest areas of seagrass (35,000 km 2) encompassing approximately 20% of the world's …
Coral skeletal geochemistry as a monitor of inshore water quality
Coral reefs maintain extraordinary biodiversity and provide protection from tsunamis and
storm surge, but inshore coral reef health is degrading in many regions due to deteriorating …
storm surge, but inshore coral reef health is degrading in many regions due to deteriorating …
Ecosystem health of the Great Barrier Reef: time for effective management action based on evidence
J Brodie, RG Pearson - Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is a World Heritage site off the north-eastern coast of
Australia. The GBR is worth A $15–20 billion/year to the Australian economy and provides …
Australia. The GBR is worth A $15–20 billion/year to the Australian economy and provides …
Expanding coastal urban and industrial seascape in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area: Critical need for coordinated planning and policy
NJ Waltham, M Sheaves - Marine Policy, 2015 - Elsevier
Coastal freshwater and tidal wetland habitats are being transformed as a result of increasing
demand for commercial, residential and tourism activities. The consequence is a habitat …
demand for commercial, residential and tourism activities. The consequence is a habitat …
Light Thresholds to Prevent Dredging Impacts on the Great Barrier Reef Seagrass, Zostera muelleri ssp. capricorni
Coastal seagrass habitats are at risk from a range of anthropogenic activities that modify the
natural light environment, including dredging activities associated with coastal and port …
natural light environment, including dredging activities associated with coastal and port …