KELP FOREST AND SEAGRASS RESTORATION
Kelp Forest Restoration
This project assists in the recovery of kelp forests in the marine protected areas of southeast Australia via the removal of overabundant urchins from 32.5 hectares of reef and the development of a sea-urchin management plan. In collaboration with the University of Melbourne (Prof. Stephen Swearer), the research involves more than nine scientists from Deakin University and Parks Victoria.
Selected Media & Publications
- Overgrazing of seagrass by sea urchins diminish blue carbon stocks. Carnell PC, Ierodiaconou D, Atwood T, Macreadie PI (2020) Ecosystems, 1-12.
- Reconstructing historical marine populations reveals major decline of a kelp forest ecosystem in Australia. Carnell PC and Keough M (2019) Estuaries and Coasts 42: 765-778.
- Scientists find historical declines in Kelp forest of southeast Australia. Media release (2019).
Project Partners
This work is a collaboration between The University of Melbourne, Deakin University’s Blue Carbon Lab and Parks Victoria.
Funding sources
This project is funded by the Victorian Government’s Biodiversity Response Planning program, with additional supporting contributions from the University of Melbourne and Deakin University.
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