Understanding biodiversity by experimental analysis of links between physical, chemical and biological properties of intertidal sediments

通过实验分析潮间沉积物的物理、化学和生物特性之间的联系来了解生物多样性

• 批准号: DP0559073
• 负责人: Prof Maura Chapman
• 金额: $ 26万
• 依托单位: The University of Sydney
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Discovery Projects
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2005-03-24 至 2008-03-23
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/DP0559073
• 关键词: Understanding; biodiversity; experimental; analysis; links

The coastal zone accounts for 38 % of total environmental services, estimated as $12 trillion per year. Over 90 % of current development and 80 % of Australians are found within 50 km of the coast, putting enormous pressure on these habitats. Intertidal/shallow subtidal sediments are the most extensive and productive (biologically and economically) coastal habitats, supporting much of Australia's unique biodiversity. Their functioning depends on complex interactions among physical, chemical and biotic processes, yet is largely unknown. Understanding these processes is crucial for coastal planning and management, to minimise habitat-loss and retain biodiversity in these important habitats.

沿海地区占环境服务总量的38%，估计每年为12万亿美元。 目前超过90%的开发和80%的澳大利亚人都在海岸50公里范围内，给这些栖息地带来了巨大的压力。 潮间带/潮下带浅层沉积物是最广泛和最具生产力（生物和经济）的沿海栖息地，支持澳大利亚独特的生物多样性。 它们的功能取决于物理、化学和生物过程之间复杂的相互作用，但在很大程度上是未知的。 了解这些过程对于沿海规划和管理至关重要，以尽量减少栖息地损失并保留这些重要栖息地的生物多样性。