Restoring subtidal marine macrophytes in the Anthropocene: Trajectories and future-proofing

G Wood; E M Marzinelli; M A Coleman; Alexandra H Campbell; N S Santini; L Kajlich; J Verdura; J Wodak; P D Steinberg; A Verges

doi:10.1071/MF18226

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Restoring subtidal marine macrophytes in the Anthropocene: Trajectories and future-proofing

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Restoring subtidal marine macrophytes in the Anthropocene: Trajectories and future-proofing

G Wood, E M Marzinelli, M A Coleman, Alexandra H Campbell, N S Santini, L Kajlich, J Verdura, J Wodak, P D Steinberg and A Verges

Marine and Freshwater Research, Vol.70(7), pp.936-951

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/MF18226

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Abstract

bacteria

climate change

conservation

evolution

plants

restoration

Anthropogenic activities have caused profound changes globally in biodiversity, species interactions and ecosystem functions and services. In terrestrial systems, restoration has emerged as a useful approach to mitigate these changes, and is increasingly recognised as a tool to fortify ecosystems against future disturbances. In marine systems, restoration is also gaining traction as a management tool, but it is still comparatively scant and underdeveloped relative to terrestrial environments. Key coastal habitats, such as seaweed forests and seagrass meadows are showing widespread patterns of decline around the world. As these important ecosystems increasingly become the target of emerging marine restoration campaigns, it is important not only to address current environmental degradation issues, but also to focus on the future. Given the rate at which marine and other environments are changing, and given predicted increases in the frequency and magnitude of multiple stressors, we argue for an urgent need for subtidal marine macrophyte restoration efforts that explicitly incorporate future-proofing in their goals. Here we highlight emerging scientific techniques that can help achieve this, and discuss changes to managerial, political and public frameworks that are needed to support scientific innovation and restoration applications at scale.

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Title: Restoring subtidal marine macrophytes in the Anthropocene: Trajectories and future-proofing
Authors: G Wood (Author) - University of New South Wales
E M Marzinelli (Author) - University of New South Wales
M A Coleman (Author) - National Marine Science Centre
Alexandra H Campbell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
N S Santini (Author) - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico
L Kajlich (Author) - University of New South Wales
J Verdura (Author) - Universitat de Girona, Spain
J Wodak (Author) - University of New South Wales
P D Steinberg (Author) - University of New South Wales
A Verges (Author) - University of New South Wales
Publication details: Marine and Freshwater Research, Vol.70(7), pp.936-951
Publisher: C S I R O Publishing
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1071/MF18226
ISSN: 1323-1650
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Biomedicine; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451382202621
Output Type: Journal article

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