Investigating the Effects of Seagrass productivity on pH at Local Scales (Old ID 20928)
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
During photosynthetic uptake of carbon, seagrasses modify seawater chemistry (reduce DIC and increase pH) and "buffer" against OA at local scales. Furthermore, seagrass meadows are likely to increase their productivity as DIC increases because they can be carbon limited. This project will be undertaken by a PhD candidate who will measure seagrass productivity and its effects on seawater chemistry in a range of
Date
01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2016
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Seagrass;Ocean Acidification;Productivity;Climate Change
Funding Body
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Amount
30000
Project Team
Yan Ow