Invertebrate biodiversity assessments in plots with transplanted seagrass (Amphibolis antarctica and Posidonia australis)

• Other Authors: Statton, John (hasPrincipalInvestigator), Statton, John (pointOfContact), UWA Oceans Institute (OI), The University of Western Australia (UWA) (hasAssociationWith)
• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: University of Tasmania, Australia
• Subjects: biota; seagrass; seagrass restoration; biodiversity; Posidonia australis; Amphibolis antarctica; MARINE; EARTH SCIENCE; BIOSPHERE; AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS; WETLANDS; EARTH SCIENCE | BIOSPHERE | ECOSYSTEMS | MARINE ECOSYSTEMS; EARTH SCIENCE | BIOSPHERE | ECOSYSTEMS | MARINE ECOSYSTEMS | BENTHIC; RECLAMATION/REVEGETATION/RESTORATION; HUMAN DIMENSIONS; HABITAT CONVERSION/FRAGMENTATION; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: https://researchdata.edu.au/invertebrate-biodiversity-assessments-posidonia-australis/1711953; https://metadata.imas.utas.edu.au:443/geonetwork/srv/en/metadata.show?uuid=6205351f-cdc0-4bca-a788-9f5e4801454b

Biodiversity assessments of invertebrates within seagrass (Amphibolis antarctica and Posidonia australis) transplant plots, compared to adjacent bare sand and healthy meadows at Middle Bluff, Dubaut Point and Useless Loop, Shark Bay. Biodiversity of invertebrates was assessed in plots with transplanted Amphibolis antarctica, and Posidonia australis, compared to adjacent bare sand and healthy meadows (both species). Invertebrate abundance was assessed from 3 replicate 5m x 1m transects with invertebrates observed 1m either side of the transect line. Transplant plots were 25 m2 in area and occurred at Middle Bluff, Dubaut Point, and Useless Loop (Shark Bay). Restoration plots were assessed at the following times (months since transplant): Middle Bluff: 8 months (Amphibolis antarctica); 8, 26 and 30 months (Posidonia australis) Dubaut Point: 8 months (Amphibolis antarctica); 8, 26 and 30 months (Posidonia australis) Useless Loop: 60 months (both species) at 3, 5 and 7m depth