Light thresholds derived from seagrass loss in the coastal zone of the northern Great Barrier Reef, Australia

• Published in: Ecological Indicators
• Main Authors: Collier, C. J., Waycott, M., McKenzie, L. J.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Great Barrier Reef; Seagrasses; Fishery conservation; Magnetic Island; Green Island
• Online Access: http://era.daf.qld.gov.au/id/eprint/3856/

There is a world-wide trend for deteriorating water quality and light levels in the coastal zone, and this has been linked to declines in seagrass abundance. Localized management of seagrass meadow health requires that water quality guidelines for meeting seagrass growth requirements are available....