Progress Report: MARRS Monitoring Trial at Moore Reef – June 2022

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Chartrand, K.M.;Carter, A.B.;Hoffmann, L.;Smith, T.
Alexandra CarterTim Smith
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This report outlines the initial findings from an ongoing pilot study of the Mars Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS) at Moore Reef. The study is a collaboration between Mars Sustainable Solutions, Experience Co. and TropWATER (James Cook University). This review includes all data collected from May 2020 through November 2021 and includes the analysis of seven different indicators to assess the effectiveness and impact the Reef Star installation is having to date. The MARRS method employs coated steel structures (Reef Stars), to which coral fragments are attached, to fill gaps between remaining natural live coral rubble and provides a base for habitat recovery and natural increases in coral biodiversity over time.

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TropWATER, James Cook University

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Cairns, QLD, Australia

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