Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP100200561]
Researchers:
Dr David Williamson
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Glenn Almany
(Chief Investigator)
,
Geoffrey Jones
(Chief Investigator)
,
Lynne van Herwerden
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Garry Russ
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Do marine reserve networks work? Larval connectivity, sustainable harvesting and ecological resilience. The Great Barrier Reef is a globally iconic marine ecosystem and benefits from the world's largest network of no-take reserves. While we know reserves contain more and bigger fish, several key questions about how reserves contribute to sustainable harvesting, protecting biodiversity and resisting climate change remain unanswered. Answers depend on a new understanding of the degree to which fish population on different reefs are connected, and whether or not reserve networks help sustain these linkages. This project will use new technologies to measure the transport of fish larvae between reefs, to assess strengths and weaknesses of the reserve network, and examine ways to improve species protection and sustainable harvesting in a changing climate.
Funding Amount $340,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- ARC : LP100200561
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP100200561
