Seagrass Growth and Diversity: Attributes of a Resilient GBR (Old ID 21848)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
The 'Growth' attribute will be carried into Phase II for pilot-scale testing and incorporation into the Reef Resilience Index, while the 'Diversity' attribute will continue as a feasibility study. "Growth' will be predicted using the photosynthesis to respiration ratio (P:R), which indicates energetic status and seagrass populations at risk. The predictive capacity of the model will be tested through pilot-studies into P:R and other growth indicators. Diversity, including genetic and species diversity, show preliminary evidence they respond in the ways relating to climate change. This proposal includes the design of a monitoring framework and leverages off existing data sources to maximise cost-effectiveness.
Date
01 Jul 2014 - 31 Aug 2016
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Seagrass;Climate Change;Productivity;Growth
Funding Body
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Amount
319967
Project Team
Len McKenzie