Application of management tools to integrate ecological principles with the design of marine infrastructure

Dafforn, Katherine A., Mayer-Pinto, Mariana, Morris, Rebecca L., and Waltham, Nathan J. (2015) Application of management tools to integrate ecological principles with the design of marine infrastructure. Journal of Environmental Management, 158. pp. 61-73.

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Abstract

Globally the coastal zone is suffering the collateral damage from continuing urban development and construction, expanding resource sectors, increasing population, regulation to river flow, and on-going land change and degradation. While protection of natural coastal habitat is recommended, balancing conservation with human services is now the challenge for managers. Marine infrastructure such as seawalls, marinas and offshore platforms is increasingly used to support and provide services, but has primarily been designed for engineering purposes without consideration of the ecological consequences. Increasingly developments are seeking alternatives to hard engineering and a range of ecological solutions has begun to replace or be incorporated into marine and coastal infrastructure. But too often, hard engineering remains the primary strategy because the tools for managers to implement ecological solutions are either lacking or not supported by policy and stakeholders. Here we outline critical research needs for marine urban development and emerging strategies that seek to mitigate the impacts of marine infrastructure. We present case studies to highlight the strategic direction necessary to support management decisions internationally.

Item ID: 40628
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1095-8630
Keywords: marine urban development; offshore energy installations; policy; marine spatial planning; eco-engineering; managed realignment
Funders: Australian Research Council (ARC), University of New South Wales, James Cook University
Projects and Grants: ARC LP140100753
Date Deposited: 29 Sep 2015 02:57
FoR Codes: 05 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 0502 Environmental Science and Management > 050205 Environmental Management @ 100%
SEO Codes: 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9605 Ecosystem Assessment and Management > 960503 Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Coastal and Estuarine Environments @ 100%
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