Developing and refining biological indicators for seagrass condition assessments in an integrated monitoring program (Old ID 22243)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Refinement of biological indicators for condition assessment is an immediate priority as highlighted in a recent review of the GBR Marine Monitoring Program (MMP). Seagrass carbohydrate content is an early-warning indicator of water quality impacts. Samples collected quarterly since 2008 will be analysed and used to establish baselines and optimize protocols for applying carbohydrates as an indicator for future monitoring. Furthermore, calibration formulae to convert seagrass percent cover, the principal condition indicator, to biomass will be developed allowing integration across programs critical for the Reef-Wide Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Program. This project provides excellent value for money because samples have been collected in-kind.
Date
01 Jul 2015 - 31 Jan 2016
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
seagrass;Biomass;Water Quality;storage reserves;indicators
Funding Body
Department of the Environment and Energy
Amount
68584
Project Team
Rahel Zemoi;Naomi Smith;Rudi Yoshida;Lucas Langlois;Len McKenzie