Chartrand, K.M., Carter, A.B., Hoffmann, L., and Smith, T. (2022) Progress Report: MARRS Monitoring Trial at Moore Reef – June 2022. Report. TropWATER, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD, Australia.

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Abstract

This report outlines the initial findings from an ongoing pilot study of the Mars Assisted Reef Restoration System (MARRS) at Moore Reef. The study is a collaboration between Mars Sustainable Solutions, Experience Co. and TropWATER (James Cook University). This review includes all data collected from May 2020 through November 2021 and includes the analysis of seven different indicators to assess the effectiveness and impact the Reef Star installation is having to date.

The MARRS method employs coated steel structures (Reef Stars), to which coral fragments are attached, to fill gaps between remaining natural live coral rubble and provides a base for habitat recovery and natural increases in coral biodiversity over time.

Item ID:	80196
Item Type:	Report (Report)
Keywords:	coral, restoration, Great Barrier Reef, rubble stabilisation
Copyright Information:	© James Cook University, 2022.
Sensitivity Note:	This work is privately funded and has not been released yet for public access.
Date Deposited:	29 Aug 2023 02:47
FoR Codes:	41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4102 Ecological applications > 410203 Ecosystem function @ 10% 31 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 3103 Ecology > 310305 Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) @ 30% 41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410405 Environmental rehabilitation and restoration @ 60%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1805 Marine systems and management > 180501 Assessment and management of benthic marine ecosystems @ 20% 18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1805 Marine systems and management > 180507 Rehabilitation or conservation of marine environments @ 80%
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