Tol, Samantha J., Carter, Alexandra, York, Paul H., Grech, Alana, Situ, Rong, and Coles, Robert G. (2024) Estimates of Wind Drift Coefficient to Inform Biophysical Models of Seagrass Dispersal in the Great Barrier Reef. In: Wolanski, Eric, and Kingsford, Michael J., (eds.) Oceanographic Processes of Coral Reefs: Physical and Biological Links in the Great Barrier Reef. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, pp. 184-192.

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Abstract

The rate of exchange, or connectivity, among populations affects population and metapopulation dynamics and genetics, responses to species invasions and disease transmission, species expansion, and population growth (Cowen and Sponaugle 2009). In the case of marine aquatic plants such as seagrasses, dispersal of propagules (seeds, fruit, or viable plant fragments) is critical to the distribution, structure, and resilience of populations (Kendrick et al. 2012). The convective forces of ocean waves and currents are efficient vectors for dispersal of seagrass and facilitate the replenishment and recovery of populations after disturbance at multiple spatial and temporal scales (McMahon et al. 2014; Grech et al. 2016; Kendrick et al. 2017). Connectivity underpins the persistence of seagrass populations, so knowledge on mechanisms and pathways for seagrass dispersal are integral to the design of management and conservation actions.

Item ID:	82642
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	9781003320425
Copyright Information:	© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Eric Wolanski and Michael Kingsford; individual chapters, the contributors
Date Deposited:	08 May 2024 02:01
FoR Codes:	40 ENGINEERING > 4012 Fluid mechanics and thermal engineering > 401208 Geophysical and environmental fluid flows @ 100%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1805 Marine systems and management > 180599 Marine systems and management not elsewhere classified @ 50% 18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1805 Marine systems and management > 180505 Measurement and assessment of marine water quality and condition @ 50%
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