Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0990640]Researchers: Dr Emma Johnston (Chief Investigator) , Brendan Kelaher (Partner Investigator) , Melinda A Coleman (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Assessing and understanding ecological changes in highly disturbed estuaries: addressing the complexity of multiple stressors. The conservation of estuarine ecosystems is necessary due to the intrinsic value of their biodiversity and the ecosystem services they provide to humans (food, tourism, recreation). This project will identify anthropogenic stressors that pose ecological threats to estuaries. We will identify indicator species and biomarkers that are cost-effective signs of ecological change, useful to any manager of Australian estuaries. The simultaneous assessment of multiple stressors is a great advance in the ecological assessment of estuarine health. We will develop a manual of methods and indicators for measuring the success of environmental management programs.
Funding Amount $695,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0990640
- ARC : LP0990640