KELP FOREST RESTORATION
Kelp Forest Restoration
This project assists in the recovery of kelp forests in the marine protected areas of southeast Australia, by the removal of overabundant urchins from 32.5 hectares of reef and the development of a seaurchin management plan. In collaboration with the University of Melbourne (Prof. Stephen Swearer), the research involves more than 9 scientists from Deakin University and Parks Victoria.
Selected Media & Publications
- Reconstructing historical marine populations reveals major decline of a kelp forest ecosystem in Australia. Carnell P & Keough M (2019) Estuaries and Coasts 42: 765.
- 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.
Progress
