Identifying knowledge gaps in seagrass research and management: an Australian perspective

York, Paul H., Smith, Timothy M., Coles, Rob G., McKenna, Skye A., Connolly, Rod M., Irving, Andrew D., Jackson, Emma L., McMahon, Kathryn, Runcie, John W., Sherman, Craig D.H., Sullivan, Brooke K., Trevathan-Tackett, Stacy M., Brodersen, Kasper E., Carter, Alex B., Ewers, Carolyn J., Lavery, Paul S., Roelfsema, Chris M., Sinclair, Elizabeth A., Strydom, Simone, Tanner, Jason E., van Dijk, Kor-jent, Warry, Fiona Y., Waycott, Michelle, and Whitehead, Sam (2017) Identifying knowledge gaps in seagrass research and management: an Australian perspective. Marine Environmental Research, 127. pp. 163-172.

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Abstract

Seagrass species form important marine and estuarine habitats providing valuable ecosystem services and functions. Coastal zones that are increasingly impacted by anthropogenic development have experienced substantial declines in seagrass abundance around the world. Australia, which has some of the world’s largest seagrass meadows and is home to over half of the known species, is not immune to these losses. In 1999 a review of seagrass ecosystems knowledge was conducted in Australia and strategic research priorities were developed to provide research direction for future studies and management. Subsequent rapid evolution of seagrass research and scientific methods has led to more than 70% of peer reviewed seagrass literature being produced since that time. A workshop was held as part of the Australian Marine Sciences Association conference in July 2015 in Geelong, Victoria, to update and redefine strategic priorities in seagrass research. Participants identified 40 research questions from 10 research fields (taxonomy and systematics, physiology, population biology, sediment biogeochemistry and microbiology, ecosystem function, faunal habitats, threats, rehabilitation and restoration, mapping and monitoring, management tools) as priorities for future research on Australian seagrasses. Progress in research will rely on advances in areas such as remote sensing, genomic tools, microsensors, computer modeling, and statistical analyses. A more interdisciplinary approach will be needed to facilitate greater understanding of the complex interactions among seagrasses and their environment.

Item ID: 44333
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1879-0291
Keywords: seagrass; research; management
Funders: Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER)
Date Deposited: 28 Jun 2016 04:31
FoR Codes: 31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3103 Ecology > 310305 Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) @ 50%
41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410404 Environmental management @ 50%
SEO Codes: 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9605 Ecosystem Assessment and Management > 960503 Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Coastal and Estuarine Environments @ 50%
96 ENVIRONMENT > 9605 Ecosystem Assessment and Management > 960507 Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Marine Environments @ 50%
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