The University of Queensland

Assessing linkages across arid zone estuarine landscapes (2006–2009)

Abstract:

We aim to understand the degree of connectivity between the terrestrial environment and estuaries in the arid tropics of Australia. We will investigate the impact of terrestrial-estuarine linkages on near shore food webs, which include a diverse fauna, some of which are commercially important. Human activities in the land-ocean interface have to have the capacity to alter greatly the timing, magnitude, and composition of inputs from watersheds to estuaries, thereby greatly altering the function of estuaries. The results of this project will fill a gap in our knowledge of how arid zone estuaries function, and will contribute to developing management strategies needed to maintain estuary productivity.

Grant type:

ARC Linkage Projects

Researchers:

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  Professor Catherine Lovelock

  ARC Laureate Fellow
  

  School of the Environment

  Faculty of Science

Funded by:

Australian Research Council