Do artificial structures enhance the spread of exotic marine invertebrates in NSW estuaries?

这个项目将调查河口的人工结构是否会增加外来海洋无脊椎动物的传播，并将研究外来物种对岩礁物种的影响。外来物种的引入是对本地生物多样性的重大威胁，仅次于栖息地的破坏。 这两种威胁在城市化的河口是一致的。 该项目还将提供关于不同类型的划船活动在运输外来物种方面可能发挥的作用的信息。 关于人工结构在入侵中的作用的研究在世界上任何地方都没有进行过，如果我们要了解，管理和改善外来物种的威胁，这是必不可少的。

This project will investigate whether artificial structures in estuaries enhance the spread of exotic marine invertebrates and will examine the impacts of exotic species on rocky reef species. The introduction of exotic species is a significant threat to native biodiversity, second only to habitat destruction. These two threats are coincident in urbanised estuaries. This project will also provide information about the possible roles of different types of boating activity in transporting exotic species. Research on the role of artificial structures in invasions has not been done anywhere in the world and is essential if we are to understand, manage and ameliorate the threats of exotic species.