Brief description
The aim of this study is to use artificial boulders in the form of sandstone blocks to investigate the benthic cryptofaunal communities of subtidal rocky reefs; specifically to quantify temporal and spatial patterns, the influence of the sub-block reef profile, and protection from fishing on these animals at locations inside and external to the Maria Island marine reserve in eastern Tasmania.Lineage
Maintenance and Update Frequency: notPlannedSub-paver surveys were designed to survey large basal area invertebrates (eg. chitons and abalone) that were under-represented in the artificial crevices. Animals identified in situ and a two dimensional surface profile gauge deployed to characterise the sub-paver refuge shape and volume.
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CreditEdgar, Graham, Associate Professor
Barrett, Neville, Dr
Babcock, Russell, Dr
Haddon, Malcolm, Dr
Johnson, Craig, Professor
Australian Research Council (ARC)
Determine the effects of habitat and fishing/MPAs on juvenile and cryptic invertebrate communities.
Created: 03 07 2007
Data time period: 10 2006 to 31 07 2007
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