An ecohydrological model of the Great Barrier Reef
Wolanski, E.; Brinkman, R.; Spagnol, S.; McAllister, F.; Marshall, K.; McCook, L.; Done, T.J.; Lough, J.; Deleersnijder, E. (2002). An ecohydrological model of the Great Barrier Reef, in: Proceedings of the 4th Queensland Environmental Conference (30-31 May 2002, Brisbane). pp. 145-150
In: (2002). Proceedings of the 4th Queensland Environmental Conference (30-31 May 2002, Brisbane). Institution of Engineers Australia: Brisbane. 1 cd pp., more
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Document type: Conference paper
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Algae
Environmental factors > Anthropogenic factors
Modelling
Reefs > Biogenic deposits > Coral reefs
ISEW, Great Barrier Reef [Marine Regions]
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| Authors | | Top |
- Wolanski, E., more
- Brinkman, R.
- Spagnol, S.
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- McAllister, F.
- Marshall, K.
- McCook, L.
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- Done, T.J.
- Lough, J.
- Deleersnijder, E., more
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| Abstract |
The major components of an ecohydrological model of the Great Barner Reef, Australia, are described; the model predicts the health of individual coral reefs in a 400 km long domain extending from the Whitsunday Islands in the South to Lizard Island in the North. Reef health is parameterised by the spatial cover of algae and hard coral. The model incorporates hydrology, oceanography, meteorology and ecology. The calibrated model could be used to test the implications of various scenarios for increased disturbances due to climate change, or changes in management practice (e.g. improved water quality, increased abundance of herbivorous fishes). |
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